Drywall Calculator
Estimate sheets, screws, mud and tape for any drywall job.
Sheets
25
Screws
800
~1 per ft²
Mud
2 gal
Tape: 400 ft
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How the drywall calculator works
Add wall + ceiling area, divide by sheet coverage (a 4×8 sheet = 32 ft²) to get sheets. Estimate roughly 1 screw per ft², one 3.5-gallon bucket of joint compound per 400 ft², and 0.5 ft of tape per ft² of drywall.
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Frequently asked questions
How many drywall sheets do I need?
Divide total wall + ceiling area by 32 ft² (for 4×8 sheets) or 48 ft² (for 4×12 sheets). Add 10% for cuts.
How many screws per drywall sheet?
About 32 screws per 4×8 sheet — 8 in on ceilings, 12 in on walls along studs.
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