How many studs do I need?

For a standard 2x4 or 2x6 wall with one bottom plate and a double top plate.

Wall length (ft)Stud spacingDoors and windowsCorners and wall ties

Studs

26 studs

Plates (16 ft boards)4 boards

Headers1 header

Estimated material cost

Studs

26 x $$5.00 per stud

$130

Plates

4 x $$12.00 per 16 ft board

$48.00

Estimated total$178

Typical store prices before tax and delivery. Change any price to match your store.

How to measure

Measure the wall length, choose stud spacing, and count doors, windows, corners, and wall intersections.

Tips from the field

Each door or window adds king and jack studs plus cripples. Figured at 3 extra studs per opening.
Includes 10% extra for crooked studs. Sight down each board before you buy it.

What you'll need

StudsPlate lumberFraming nailsFraming square

Common questions

How many studs per foot of wall?

About 1 stud per foot at 16 inch spacing, plus extras for openings and corners.

What is a double top plate?

Two boards along the top of the wall that tie walls together and support the structure above.

How many studs for a door?

A king stud and jack stud on each side, plus cripples above the header.

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