Estimate Drywall Sheets

You can both estimate the total square feet of drywall also known as gypsum board you ll need and the number of sheets.

Estimate drywall sheets.

This division will get you the numbers of full sheets required. Works best if your rooms are square with four walls and an optional ceiling. Measure walls and ceilings. 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.

For an estimate use the calculator above or follow these steps. If your room is not a square or rectangle break it up into smaller sections. It s a good idea to add 10 to 15 percent for waste and odd cuts. This drywall estimator can be used together with our paintand wallpapercalculators to finish the interiors of your house.

Multiply the length and height of one wall. 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. Drywall needed total area sheet size. 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.

Enter your drywall project room by room. How to estimate drywall or sheetrock. On the other hand if you have an irregularly shaped room sloping walls or would like to estimate how much sheetrock you need without our calculator consult our drywall calculation tips below.