Drywall Sheet Calculator
Sheets of drywall for your wall/ceiling area.
Enter the total area to cover and your sheet size to get the number of drywall sheets, plus screws and joint compound.
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Drywall sheet count
Divide total wall and ceiling area by the coverage of one sheet (32 sq ft for 4×8, 48 for 4×12) and add ~10% for cuts and waste. Larger sheets mean fewer seams to finish.
FAQ
How do I measure the area?
For each wall multiply width × height; for ceilings length × width. Add them up. You can ignore small openings for a quick estimate.
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