Save time and avoid math errors with our Drywall Calculator. Calculate 4x8 drywall sheets, joint compound, and tape needed. Part of our practical su...
Formula
const area = (inputs.l + inputs.w) * 2 * inputs.h + (inputs.ceiling ? (inputs.l * inputs.w) : 0); const sheets = Math.ceil(area / 32); const buckets = Math.ceil(area / 400); return { sheets: sheets, buckets: buckets, area: Math.round(area), _chart: { type: 'pie', data: [{name: 'Wall Area', value: Math.round((inputs.l+inputs.w)*2*inputs.h)}, {name: 'Ceiling Area', value: Math.round(inputs.ceiling ? inputs.l*inputs.w : 0)}] } };Room Length (ft)
12
Room Width (ft)
10
Ceiling Height (ft)
8
Include Ceiling?
1
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Drywall Calculator estimates 4x8 Sheets Needed, Compound Buckets (4.5gal), Total Area (sq.ft) based on Room Length (ft), Room Width (ft), Ceiling Height (ft), Include Ceiling?. Construction costs vary dramatically by location, material availability, labor market, and project complexity. Use this for rough budgeting — get at least three written quotes from licensed contractors before starting any project.
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The estimate combines Room Length (ft), Room Width (ft), Ceiling Height (ft) and returns 4x8 Sheets Needed, Compound Buckets (4.5gal), Total Area (sq.ft).
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