Drywall Calculator
Use this tool to estimate the quantity of gypsum panels, compound, joint tape and fasteners you need for your project. Remember that these estimates can vary depending on tools, application methods and jobsite conditions.
1. Enter your square footagesquare metres
Enter the square footagesquare metres of the area where you’re installing drywall.
2. Drywall & Materials Recommendations
2. Drywall & Materials Recommendations
Showing results for 1000 square feetsquare metres in all CertainTeed drywall panel sizes.
For a 4’X 8’1220 mm x 2400 mm Panel - panels [ square footagesquare meters]
Based on your calculations, you will also need:
Drywall Product Spotlights
Easi-Lite® Lightweight Drywall
M2Tech® Drywall
GlasRoc® Tile Backer
Recommended joint compound products
Lite All-Purpose Joint Compound
Extra Lightweight Joint Compound
All Purpose Joint Compound
Recommended joint tape products
Marco® Spark-Perf® Paper Tape
For a 4’X 9’1220 mm x 2740 mm Panel - panels [ square footagesquare meters]
Based on your calculations, you will also need:
Drywall Product Spotlight
Easi-Lite® Lightweight Drywall
M2Tech® Drywall
GlasRoc® Tile Backer
Recommended joint compound products
Lite All-Purpose Joint Compound
Extra Lightweight Joint Compound
All Purpose Joint Compound
Recommended joint tape products
Marco® Spark-Perf® Paper Tape
For a 4’X 10’1220 mm x 3050 mm Panel - panels [ square footagesquare meters]
Based on your calculations, you will also need:
Drywall Product Spotlight
Easi-Lite® Lightweight Drywall
M2Tech® Drywall
GlasRoc® Tile Backer
Recommended joint compound products
Lite All-Purpose Joint Compound
Extra Lightweight Joint Compound
All Purpose Joint Compound
Recommended joint tape products
Marco® Spark-Perf® Paper Tape
For a 4’X 12’1220 mm x 3660 mm Panel - panels [ square footagesquare meters]
Based on your calculations, you will also need:
Drywall Product Spotlight
Easi-Lite® Lightweight Drywall
M2Tech® Drywall
GlasRoc® Tile Backer
Recommended joint compound products
Lite All-Purpose Joint Compound
Extra Lightweight Joint Compound
All Purpose Joint Compound
Recommended joint tape products
Marco® Spark-Perf® Paper Tape
- Don’t subtract distance to account for windows, doors, or outlets.
- Measure carefully - our calculations provide an estimate based on your measurements, not including allowances for potential waste.
- Check with your local authority before making a final determination about the amount of material needed. Local code requirements may dictate application method, which can affect the amount of material you need.
Use Of This Tool
This calculator is provided for general information and illustration purposes only. The results are to be used only as estimates and are not intended as definitive advice or as a resource applicable to any specific circumstance and should not be relied upon or used as such. The estimates provided are based on general industry practices and do not include allowances for waste. Specific installation methods may be dictated by local code requirements or application which may affect the actual amount of materials needed. CertainTeed makes no representations about the estimates and is not responsible for any errors in the estimates. It is your responsibility to verify the quantity and completeness of materials or products required for your project.
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Use this tool to estimate the quantity of gypsum panels, compound, joint tape and fasteners you need for your project. Remember that these estimates can vary depending on tools, application methods andjobsite conditions.