Sealcoat coverage calculator
Area, coverage per coat, number of coats and pail size: you get gallons or litres of sealer and the pails to buy.
Purchase quantity
35.222 gal
Net measurement: 35.222 gal
- Asphalt sealer7 pail
- Total litres35.222 gal
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How it's calculated (visible formula)
gallons = area ÷ coverage per coat × coats; pails = ceil(gallons ÷ pail size)
- Net geometric measurement, no waste.
- Adjustable waste % for cuts and breakage.
- Purchase rounded up to sellable units (boxes, bags, buckets, boards).
How to calculate it, step by step
- Measure the pavement area.
- Clean and fill cracks first.
- Enter sealer coverage per coat.
- Work out gallons for the coats.
- Round up to full pails.
Worked example: 2,150 sq ft at 120 sq ft/gal, 2 coats, 5 gal pails
- 2,150 ÷ 120 × 2 ≈ 36 gal (133 l)
- ÷ 5 gal
→ 8 pails of 5 gal (7 of 20 l).
Common mistakes
- Sealing new asphalt too soon (wait 3–6 months).
- One thick coat instead of two thin ones.
- Not filling cracks first.
Pro tips
- Apply above 50 °F with no rain for 24 h.
- Stir thoroughly to mix the sand.
- Apply thin crossing coats with a squeegee or sprayer.
- Keep traffic off 24–48 h.
From calculation to quote
Add labor, overhead and your margin, and generate the professional PDF.
FAQs
- How much area does a gallon of sealer cover?
- About 80–120 sq ft per coat depending on porosity.
- How many coats?
- Two thin coats.
- How often should I sealcoat?
- Every 2–4 years.
- Spray or squeegee sealcoat?
- Squeegee works it into the surface; spray is faster on large lots.
- Can I seal new asphalt?
- Wait 3–6 months for it to cure.
- What if I sealcoat too often?
- Built-up layers crack and peel.
Sources and standards
Maintained by Srikanta M · Formula v1.0.0 · Verified 2026-09-10 · Updated 2026-09-10 · Limits: quantity estimation, not structural design or site supervision.