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Drywall sheets

Estimate sheets from net wall and ceiling area.

How this works

Subtract openings, add waste, then divide by individual sheet area and round up.

Example

Using the example inputs, whole sheets to buy is 16 sheets.

Total surface area
500 sq ft
Openings to deduct
40 sq ft
Sheet width
4 ft
Sheet length
8 ft
Waste allowance
10 %
Price per sheet
0 USD
Whole sheets to buy
16 sheets

Scope and assumptions

Quantity only, without layout optimization, fasteners, compound, fire ratings or code requirements.

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