Estimating Drywall Sheets

How to estimate drywall or sheetrock.

Estimating 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. A standard 4 by 8 sheet for example measures 32 square feet. You can both estimate the total square feet of drywall also known as gypsum board you ll need and the number of sheets. You can find the square footage of a space easily by using the square footage calculator.

This estimate doesn t include an allowance for waste. Contractors have various methods of estimating total sheet count but for the average person the most accurate way is to measure all the walls and ceilings and figure the total square footage of the area to be covered with drywall. Step 1 measure the area where the new drywall will be installed. Drywall needed total area sheet size.

All you need is a pencil paper measuring tape and a couple simple equations. 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. This division will get you the numbers of full sheets required. 4 x 8 4 x 9 54 x 8 4 x 10 54 x 9 4 x 11 54 x 10 4 x 12 4 x 13 54 x 12 4 x 14 4 x 15 4 x 16.

For an estimate use the calculator above or follow these steps. To ensure you get the most accurate drywall sheet estimate measure the height and width of the windows and enter into the calculator. When estimating large residential construction projects the first thing many contractors do is determine how many sheets of drywall will be needed for the entire project. Actual costs will depend on job size conditions and options.

It s based on the manufacturer s recommended installation practices. It s a good idea to add 10 to 15 percent for waste and odd cuts. 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. The drywall estimator should tell you exactly how many drywall sheets you need for your upcoming project.

To estimate costs for your project. This drywall estimator can be used together with our paintand wallpapercalculators to finish the interiors of your house. Select your drywall panel size. Multiply the length and height of one wall.

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.