Vinyl Wrap Calculator
Film length, rolls and cost to wrap a vehicle.
Enter your values
Choose one of: Compact car, Sedan / coupe, SUV / crossover, Van / pickup, Large van / box.
50 for a half wrap
Enter the waste allowance in %.
Enter the price per foot in $.
Enter the install labour in $.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Total cost
- $2,172.75
- Vinyl needed
- 74.8 ft of 60 in film
- 25 ft rolls
- 3
- Square feet of film
- 374 sq ft
- Material cost
- $672.75
Quick answer
A full wrap needs roughly 55–75 feet of 60-inch vinyl for a car and up to 100 feet for a large SUV or van, including 15% waste.
film = surface area ÷ 5 ft width × waste
At a glance
| What it does | Film length, rolls and cost to wrap a vehicle. |
|---|---|
| Category | Auto |
| Inputs needed | Vehicle size, Coverage, Waste allowance, Price per foot, Install labour |
| Main output | Total cost |
| Formula | film = surface area ÷ 5 ft width × waste |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Vinyl Wrap Calculator
- 1Pick the closest vehicle size class.
- 2Choose full or partial coverage.
- 3Enter your film price per foot and any install labour.
Inputs explained
- Vehicle size
- Choose one of: Compact car, Sedan / coupe, SUV / crossover, Van / pickup, Large van / box.
- Coverage(%)
- 50 for a half wrap
- Waste allowance(%)
- Enter the waste allowance in %.
- Price per foot($)
- Enter the price per foot in $.
- Install labour($)
- Enter the install labour in $.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Vehicle sizeSedan / coupe
- Coverage100 %
- Waste allowance15 %
- Price per foot9 $
- Install labour1500 $
Results
- Total cost$2,172.75
- Vinyl needed74.8 ft of 60 in film
- 25 ft rolls3
- Square feet of film374 sq ft
- Material cost$672.75
Frequently asked questions
How many feet of vinyl to wrap a car?
About 65 feet of 60-inch film for a typical sedan, or 75–90 feet for an SUV or pickup.
Why add 15% waste?
Curves, mirrors, door handles and re-dos always consume extra film, and colour batches must match.
What do I need to enter into the Vinyl Wrap Calculator?
Just 5 values: vehicle size, coverage, waste allowance, price per foot, install labour. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Vinyl Wrap Calculator work out the answer?
A full wrap needs roughly 55–75 feet of 60-inch vinyl for a car and up to 100 feet for a large SUV or van, including 15% waste. It applies the formula film = surface area ÷ 5 ft width × waste and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Vinyl Wrap Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.