Vinyl Wrap Calculator
Film length, rolls and cost to wrap a vehicle.
Enter your values
50 for a half wrap
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed.
Results
- 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
- $672.75
Quick answer
A full wrap needs roughly 55–75 feet of 60-inch vinyl for a car and up to 100 feet for a large SUV or van, including 15% waste.
film = surface area ÷ 5 ft width × waste
At a glance
| What it does | Film length, rolls and cost to wrap a vehicle. |
|---|---|
| Category | Auto |
| Inputs needed | Vehicle size, Coverage, Waste allowance, Price per foot, Install labour |
| Main output | Total cost |
| Formula | film = surface area ÷ 5 ft width × waste |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Vinyl Wrap Calculator
- 1Pick the closest vehicle size class.
- 2Choose full or partial coverage.
- 3Enter your film price per foot and any install labour.
Inputs explained
- Vehicle size
- Choose one of: Compact car, Sedan / coupe, SUV / crossover, Van / pickup, Large van / box.
- Coverage(%)
- 50 for a half wrap
- Waste allowance(%)
- Enter the waste allowance you are working with.
- Price per foot($)
- Enter the price per foot you are working with.
- Install labour($)
- Enter the install labour you are working with.
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.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.