Drywall Calculator
Find how many sheets of drywall you need for a room
Frequently Asked Questions
Net wall (and ceiling) area, minus doors and windows, divided by one sheet's area (32 sq ft for standard 4×8), rounded up, then increased by a waste allowance for cuts.
Roughly 0.0725 lb of dry mud per square foot of board, which covers the first, second and finish coats over seams and screws.
Full hang and finish (Level 4) typically runs $1.50-$2.50 per square foot nationally, on top of material costs.
10% is typical for a straightforward room; use 15-20% for rooms with many openings, soffits, arches, or angled ceilings.