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Drywall Calculator

Formula: Wall area / Sheet area

Example

Formula: Wall area / Sheet area
= 50 m2 / (2.4 m x 1.2 m)
= 17.36 sheets
≈ 18 sheets (rounded up)

Enter wall area and sheet size units, then choose result type (rounded or exact).

Tip: Choose result type (rounded or exact) on the right before calculating.

Rounded up is recommended for waste and cuts.

Step-by-step calculation

  1. Enter wall area and sheet size with units.
  2. Select result type (rounded or exact).
  3. Calculate to see sheet count and steps for that mode.

FAQ

Do I include ceiling?
Only if you want ceiling sheets too.
Why round up?
Sheets must be whole and extra cuts are needed.

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