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Drywall Calculator

Estimate drywall sheets, screws, joint compound, and tape needed for a room of a given size.

Marcus Laurent By Marcus Laurent
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

Inputs

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Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see results.
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Sheets = ceil(wall area + ceiling area) / sheet area. Screws ≈ 32 per 4×8 sheet. Joint compound ≈ 30 kg per 100 m² of wall.

In depth

Estimate drywall sheets, screws, joint compound, and tape needed for a room of a given size.