Estimating Drywall Sheets

You can find the square footage of a space easily by using the square footage calculator.

Estimating drywall sheets.

This estimate doesn t include an allowance for waste. A standard 4 by 8 sheet for example measures 32 square feet. This drywall estimator can be used together with our paintand wallpapercalculators to finish the interiors of your house. To get the square feet of the area measure the width and height and multiply the two numbers.

Multiply the length and height of one wall. How to estimate drywall or sheetrock. 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. Select your drywall panel size.

To ensure you get the most accurate drywall sheet estimate measure the height and width of the windows and enter into the calculator. Drywall needed total area sheet size. To estimate costs for your project. Finally select from the four most common drywall sheet sizes and hit calculate.

All you need is a pencil paper measuring tape and a couple simple equations. It s a good idea to add 10 to 15 percent for waste and odd cuts. You can both estimate the total square feet of drywall also known as gypsum board you ll need and the number of sheets. It s based on the manufacturer s recommended installation practices.

Create your own price list in homewyse lists for a basic project in zip code 47474 with 500 square feet the cost to install drywall starts at 1 70 2 15 per square foot. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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. Actual costs will depend on job size conditions and options. This division will get you the numbers of full sheets required.

For an estimate use the calculator above or follow these steps.