Drywall Calculator

Estimate the number of drywall sheets needed for walls and ceilings. Add multiple rooms and subtract door/window openings for accurate material counts.

Net Area
Area + Waste
Sheets Needed
Joint Compound
Tape (linear ft)
Screws (approx)

Standard Sheet Sizes

4×8 ft (32 sq ft)

Most common. Fits standard 8 ft ceilings perfectly.

4×9 ft (36 sq ft)

For 9 ft ceilings. Fewer seams on tall walls.

4×12 ft (48 sq ft)

Large sheets for vaulted ceilings. Fewer joints.

Thickness Guide

¼ inch - Curved walls, overlay
⅜ inch - Repair patches
½ inch - Standard walls & ceilings
⅝ inch - Fire-rated, garages