Parking Lot Striping Calculator
Calculate striping linear footage, paint gallons, and cost from your stall count or custom layout. Free, instant, no signup required.
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9' × 18' standard parking stalls. ~36 linear feet each.
Includes access aisle. ~50 linear feet each.
5% standard. Bump to 10% for complex layouts.
Enter your stall count or linear feet to calculate.
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How Striping Linear Feet Are Calculated
Standard parking stalls (9′ × 18′) are striped on three sides. With shared lines between adjacent stalls, the typical estimating shorthand is 36 linear feet per standard stall. ADA stalls add a striped van-accessible aisle, totaling about 50 linear feet per ADA stall.
For irregular layouts (corner lots, traffic flow arrows, fire lane striping, custom branding), use the linear-feet input mode and enter your total directly. Or use ProPaving to mark each stripe on satellite imagery and let the math run automatically.
Parking Lot Striping Cost in 2026
Pricing varies by paint type, condition of the lot, and regional labor rates:
- Latex traffic paint: $0.75-$1.00 per linear foot — most common
- Oil-based traffic paint: $1.00-$1.25 per linear foot — more durable, slower-drying
- Thermoplastic: $2.00-$3.00 per linear foot — lasts 3-7 years, used for municipal and heavy commercial
Restriping over faded existing lines typically costs 30-50% more than fresh stripe over clean asphalt because of the power-wash and prep work.
ADA Striping Requirements
Federal ADA rules require a minimum of one accessible stall for every 25 standard stalls, and at least one in every eight accessible stalls must be van-accessible. Standards:
- Accessible stall: minimum 96 inches wide
- Access aisle: minimum 60 inches wide (96 inches for van-accessible)
- Marking: diagonal-striped access aisle plus the international symbol of accessibility on the stall pavement
State and local codes may be stricter. Always verify before bidding municipal or healthcare work.
Common Questions
How do I calculate parking lot striping linear footage?
Standard 9' × 18' parking stalls are striped on three sides, working out to about 36 linear feet per stall when you account for shared lines between adjacent stalls. ADA / handicap stalls use the standard stripe plus a van-accessible aisle, totaling about 50 linear feet. For a 50-stall lot with 2 ADA stalls: 48 × 36 + 2 × 50 = 1,828 linear feet of striping.
What does parking lot striping cost?
Striping a parking lot averages $0.75-$1.00 per linear foot for fresh paint over clean asphalt, $1.25-$2.00 per linear foot for restriping over existing faded lines that need power-washing first. A typical 50-stall lot runs $1,500-$2,000 for fresh striping.
What paint is best for parking lot striping?
Latex traffic paint is the most common choice — fast-dry (15-30 minutes), low VOC, water cleanup, and it lasts 18-24 months on heavily-trafficked lots. Oil-based traffic paint is more durable in extreme weather but slower to dry and requires solvent cleanup. Thermoplastic stripes (heat-applied) last 3-7 years and are the standard for high-traffic commercial and municipal work.
How much paint do I need for parking lot stripes?
A 4-inch-wide stripe with traffic paint covers about 250 linear feet per gallon. A 1,800 linear foot striping job uses ~7.6 gallons. Bump that up 5% for waste and overlapping at corners and you're looking at about 8 gallons.
What are the ADA / handicap stall striping requirements?
ADA requires a minimum 96-inch-wide stall plus a 60-inch-wide access aisle (98 inches for van-accessible stalls). One in every 25 standard spaces must be ADA-compliant, and at least one of every 8 ADA spaces must be van-accessible. The aisle is striped with diagonal lines plus the international symbol of accessibility on the stall pavement.
How do I count my parking spaces accurately?
Counting from a printed plan or satellite image is reliable for already-built lots. For new builds or restripes where you need to verify, ProPaving shows your actual aerial imagery and lets you mark stalls, count automatically, and export a striping plan to PDF. Try ProPaving free for 14 days.
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