Drywall Calculator
Calculate drywall sheets, metal studs, track, joint compound, tape and screws for walls and ceilings, and an installed cost at your own rate.
How the drywall calculator works
Enter the total wall length and height, choose whether board goes on one or both sides and how many layers, and add any drywall ceiling area. Openings are deducted from the wall area.
Sheets are calculated from the board area and the sheet size you buy, with 10% waste. Studs are calculated from the spacing with extras for openings and intersections, and track is calculated top and bottom.
Joint compound, tape and screws use typical usage rates per 1,000 square feet of board. Enter your installed rate per square foot to see a cost.
Need a bid-ready number?
Calculators are for budgeting. For bids, we measure your drawings and price every line item in Excel, with marked-up plans.
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Drywall Calculator: common questions
Can't find your answer? Call (850) 343-4090 or email info@premiumestimatings.com.
How many drywall sheets do I need for a 10 × 12 room?
It depends on height and openings; enter the wall length and height and the calculator converts area to sheets.
Does it include ceilings?
Yes. Add the drywall ceiling area in the ceiling field.
Can you take off drywall by wall type?
Yes. Our drywall estimating service measures each wall type from your partition schedule.
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