Overview
Enter the covered area, board dimensions, waste allowance, screws per board, and profile usage per square meter. The calculator estimates the number of boards, screws, and linear meters of profiles needed for your drywall project.
Use cases
- Planning materials for a drywall partition wall.
- Estimating supplies for a suspended ceiling.
- Checking how many plasterboards to buy before a renovation.
- Budgeting screws and profiles for interior finishing work.
How it works
- 1
Enter the total area in square meters.
- 2
Provide the board width and height in centimeters.
- 3
Set the waste percentage for cuts and offcuts.
- 4
Enter screws per board and profile meters per square meter.
- 5
Get the estimated board count, screw count, and profile length.
Examples
How many drywall boards do I need?
Input: Area 24 m², board size 120 × 250 cm, waste 10%, 8 screws per board, 3.5 m profiles per m².
Output: The calculator estimates the boards, screws, and profile meters required.
A practical way to size material quantities before buying.
Materials for ceiling framing
Input: Area 18 m², board size 120 × 260 cm, waste 12%, 10 screws per board, 4 m profiles per m².
Output: Estimated quantities are shown instantly.
Helpful for suspended ceiling planning.
FAQ
What does this drywall calculator estimate?
It estimates the number of drywall boards, screws, and profile meters needed for a given area and board size.
Does the calculator include waste?
Yes, you can add a waste percentage to account for cuts, trimming, and damaged sheets.
Can I use it for ceilings and walls?
Yes, it works for both wall cladding and ceiling construction.
How are screws calculated?
The calculator multiplies the estimated board count by the number of screws per board.
Are profile meters exact?
No, they are an estimate based on the input value per square meter. Final framing needs may vary by design.