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Five pieces of sheet metal have been cut to form a container. The five pieces are of sizes 27 by 15, 15 by 18, 27 by 18, 27 by 18, and 15 by 18 (all in inches). What is the total area of all five pieces (in square inches)? (Simplify your answer completely.)