Drywall Calculator

Calculate how many sheets of drywall (4×8 or 4×12) you need for walls and ceilings, subtracting doors and windows.

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Total Sheets Needed
Wall Sheets
Ceiling Sheets
Net Drywall Area

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the room dimensions and ceiling height.
  2. Enter the number of doors and windows.
  3. Select sheet size and whether to include the ceiling.
  4. Results show sheets needed for walls and ceiling separately.

Formula

Wall area = 2(L+W)×H − doors×20 − windows×15

Sheets = ceil(Total area ÷ Sheet area × (1 + waste%))

Example

Example: 12×14 ft room, 9 ft ceiling, 1 door, 2 windows → Wall area 448 sq ft → 16 sheets of 4×8 (10% waste).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Divide the total paintable area (walls + ceiling minus openings) by the sheet area (32 sq ft for 4×8 sheets), then add 10–15% waste.
  • 4×8 sheets (32 sq ft) are easiest to handle. 4×12 sheets (48 sq ft) reduce seams on tall walls and are common in professional work.
  • Add 10% for simple rectangular rooms, 15% for rooms with many corners and openings, and up to 20% for complex shapes.
  • The calculator deducts a standard door (20 sq ft) and window (15 sq ft) for each one you enter.
  • Yes — enable the ceiling option to include the ceiling area in the total sheet count.

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