Square meters per liter to square feet per imperial gallon
Type a value in m²/L to get it in ft²/gal (UK) instantly.
587.2ft²/gal (UK)
That's about the same as emulsion on a smooth wall. A 2.5 liter tin would cover about 30 m² in one coat.
What it means
How far does it go?
Tin figures are for smooth, sealed, non-absorbent surfaces. Bare plaster, textured walls and dark colors under light ones all cut coverage sharply.
The math
How to convert m²/L to ft²/gal (UK)
To convert square meters per liter to square feet per imperial gallon, multiply by 48.9337.
Example: 12 m²/L × 48.9337 = 587.204 ft²/gal (UK).
In the other direction, 1 ft²/gal (UK) = 0.0204358 m²/L.
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Tables
m²/L to ft²/gal (UK) conversion table
| m²/L | ft²/gal (UK) |
|---|---|
| 2 m²/L | 97.8674 ft²/gal (UK) |
| 4 m²/L | 195.735 ft²/gal (UK) |
| 6 m²/L | 293.602 ft²/gal (UK) |
| 8 m²/L | 391.47 ft²/gal (UK) |
| 10 m²/L | 489.337 ft²/gal (UK) |
| 12 m²/L | 587.204 ft²/gal (UK) |
| 14 m²/L | 685.072 ft²/gal (UK) |
| 16 m²/L | 782.939 ft²/gal (UK) |
| 20 m²/L | 978.674 ft²/gal (UK) |
| 30 m²/L | 1,468.01 ft²/gal (UK) |
| 50 m²/L | 2,446.69 ft²/gal (UK) |
ft²/gal (UK) to m²/L conversion table
| ft²/gal (UK) | m²/L |
|---|---|
| 2 ft²/gal (UK) | 0.0408716 m²/L |
| 4 ft²/gal (UK) | 0.0817432 m²/L |
| 6 ft²/gal (UK) | 0.122615 m²/L |
| 8 ft²/gal (UK) | 0.163486 m²/L |
| 10 ft²/gal (UK) | 0.204358 m²/L |
| 12 ft²/gal (UK) | 0.24523 m²/L |
| 14 ft²/gal (UK) | 0.286101 m²/L |
| 16 ft²/gal (UK) | 0.326973 m²/L |
| 20 ft²/gal (UK) | 0.408716 m²/L |
| 30 ft²/gal (UK) | 0.613074 m²/L |
| 50 ft²/gal (UK) | 1.02179 m²/L |
Quick answers
Quick answers
- How many ft²/gal (UK) is 1 m²/L?
- 1 m²/L is 48.9337 ft²/gal (UK).
- How many ft²/gal (UK) is 10 m²/L?
- 10 m²/L is 489.337 ft²/gal (UK).
- How many ft²/gal (UK) is 12 m²/L?
- 12 m²/L is 587.204 ft²/gal (UK).
The units
About these units
Square meters per liter (m²/L)
The standard on European paint tins.
Square feet per imperial gallon (ft²/gal (UK))
The older British figure, on a larger gallon.
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