Drywall 101

Apps

Calculators for Estimating Drywall Material

The Drywall 101 material estimating apps help you plan a project. You may want to review principles for drywall layout.

Estimate sheet count

Add rooms and walls, then hang sheets the way the crew would — leftover rips go back on the pile.

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Calculate drywall weight

Per-sheet and combined weights for standard and lightweight board.

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Fastener spacing

Maximum nail and screw spacing from IRC table R702.3.5.

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