Sealcoating Calculator: How Many 5-Gallon Buckets Do You Need?

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Estimate how many 5-gallon buckets of driveway sealer you need, with an optional material cost. The default 24 x 12-foot driveway at one coat and 350 square feet per bucket needs 1 bucket (0.82 used). Coverage figures come from HomeGuide’s published range of 250 to 500 square feet per 5-gallon container¹; smooth or previously sealed surfaces cover more per bucket than rough or porous ones.

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Coverage per 5-gal bucket (sq ft)HomeGuide publishes 250 to 500 sq ft per 5-gallon container.¹ Check your product’s label and pick the closest value.

Price per bucket (optional)Leave blank to skip cost. HomeGuide puts sealer at $3 to $25+ per gallon (materials only).¹

HomeGuide – Driveway Sealing Cost (coverage and per-gallon price ranges)