Drywall Calculator

Measure Your Project

  • Enter room dimensions in feet.
  • Always use next whole number.
    Example: 8' 6" should be entered as 9'

Suggested supplies are provided as an approximate value. The calculator automatically adjusts for 10% in cut-outs and waste.

Basic Tools

  • Drywall knife with heavy-duty blade
  • Drywall hammer or regular crown-head carpenter’s claw hammer
  • Phillip’s head screwdriver
  • 4′ T-square or steel straightedge
  • Steel tape measure
  • Keyhole or utility saw
  • Joint finishing knives – 5″ and 10″ blades
  • Plastic pan for joint compound
  • Sandpaper, medium texture (80 to 100 grit) and sanding block for joint finishing
  • Damp sponge
  • Caulking gun
  • Pencil
  • Safety Glasses
  • Dust mask for sanding

Limitations

This material estimator is to be used for general guidance only. Application rates vary and will impact actual material usage and installation time. GP Gypsum does not warrant the accuracy or thoroughness of the results. Test mock ups should be performed to verify material coverage rates and application productivity. Details calculations should be performed by the project estimator. All rates, costs, etc. are at the discretion of purchaser and contractor……