Drywall Calculator

Calculate sheets, joint compound, tape, and screws for walls and ceilings

Room Dimensions

Walls
Ceiling (optional)
Openings to Deduct
Sheet Options

Materials Needed

Drywall Sheets
0
Total Sheets
0
Wall Sheets
0
Ceiling Sheets
0
Total Sq Ft
Finishing Materials
0
Joint Compound
gallons
0
Paper Tape
250 ft rolls
0
Drywall Screws
1-1/4"
0
Corner Bead
8 ft pieces
Coverage estimates:
Joint compound: ~0.053 gal per sq ft (3 coats)
Paper tape: 375 ft per 1000 sq ft of drywall
Screws: ~32 per 4×8 sheet (1 per 7" on edges, 12" in field)
Corner bead: 1 piece per inside/outside corner

Quick Reference

Standard opening sizes:
Door: ~21 sq ft (3' × 7')
Window: ~15 sq ft (3' × 5' average)

Drywall thickness:
1/2" - Standard walls
5/8" - Ceilings, fire-rated walls
1/4" - Curved walls, repairs