Estimate Drywall Sheets

Calculate how many drywall sheets you will need by dividing the total square footage of area by 32 if you re using 4 by 8 sheets or by 48 if you re using 4 by 12 sheets.

Estimate drywall sheets. When done hit the calculate button to estimate how much drywall is needed for the entire project. It s a good idea to add 10 to 15 percent for waste and odd cuts. You can both estimate the total square feet of drywall also known as gypsum board you ll need and the number of sheets. Multiply the length and height of one wall.

Find out the total sheet count needed for all rooms in your project. The drywall calculator alternatively called the sheetrock calculator is a handy tool for determining how many drywall sheets you need to cover the walls and the ceiling of your room. This division will get you the numbers of full sheets required. If your room is not a square or rectangle break it up into smaller sections.

Measure walls and ceilings. Works best if your rooms are square with four walls and an optional ceiling. On the other hand if you have an irregularly shaped room sloping walls or would like to estimate how much sheetrock you need without our calculator consult our drywall calculation tips below. For example if your wall surface is 1000 square feet and you re using 4 x 8 sheets then the number of sheets needed is 1000 32 or 31 25.

For an estimate use the calculator above or follow these steps. After you find the square footage of drywall needed simply divide by the square footage of the sheet size you will be using to find the number of sheets needed. Enter your drywall project room by room.