How many sheets of drywall do I need?
Enter the room size and choose whether to hang the ceiling too. Get sheets, joint compound, and tape.
Sheets to buy
19 sheets
Estimated material cost
Sheets to buy
19 x $$16.00 per sheet
$304
Joint compound
2 x $$20.00 per bucket
$40.00
Paper tape
1 x $$5.00 per roll
$5.00
Typical store prices before tax and delivery. Change any price to match your store.
How to measure
Measure the room's length, width, and wall height. Decide whether you're hanging the ceiling too. Doors and windows are left in because those cutouts are usually scrap.
Tips from the field
- Includes 10% extra for cuts. Doors and windows are left in, since those cutouts are usually scrap anyway.
- Longer sheets mean fewer seams to tape, but they're heavy. Get help for ceilings.
What you'll need
Common questions
How many sheets of drywall for a 12 x 12 room?
With 8 foot walls and the ceiling, about 19 sheets of 4 x 8 drywall including 10% extra.
Should I use 4 x 8 or 4 x 12 sheets?
Longer sheets mean fewer seams to tape, which saves time. They're heavy, though, so get help, especially on ceilings.
How much joint compound do I need?
Roughly one 4.5 gallon bucket for every 480 square feet of drywall, for tape, fill, and finish coats.
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