Palette Calculator — How Much Paint to Squeeze
Plan how much of each colour to put on your palette for a painting session based on canvas size and number of colours.
How many painting sessions for this piece
How We Calculate This
This calculator estimates paint quantities based on painting size, number of colours and sessions.
Paint per colour = Volume per session × Number of sessions
Total paint = Paint per colour × Number of colours
Estimated volumes per colour per session
- Small painting (<30cm): ~2 ml per colour
- Medium painting (30-60cm): ~5 ml per colour
- Large painting (60-120cm): ~10 ml per colour
- Very large painting (>120cm): ~20 ml per colour
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Last updated: February 2026
All calculations are estimates. Always verify quantities before purchasing materials.