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