Estimate Drywall Sheets

If your room is not a square or rectangle break it up into smaller sections.

Estimate 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. Measure walls and ceilings. Multiply the length and height of one wall. 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.

Find out the total sheet count needed for all rooms in your project. Enter your drywall project room by room. When done hit the calculate button to estimate how much drywall is needed for the entire project. How to estimate drywall or sheetrock.

For an estimate use the calculator above or follow these steps. This drywall estimator can be used together with our paintand wallpapercalculators to finish the interiors of your house. 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 a good idea to add 10 to 15 percent for waste and odd cuts.

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. 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.