Drywall Sheets, Mud, and Tape Calculator
Get sheet count for walls and ceiling, plus a rough amount of joint compound and tape.
Estimate only. Mud and tape amounts are rough rules. Check the product bag or bucket for real coverage.
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Fill in your numbers and hit Calculate.
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How the math works
Area = (wall length x height) + ceiling - openings
Sheets = area x (1 + waste%) / sheet area, rounded up
Rough mud: about 0.138 lb ready mix per sq ft (138 lb per 1,000 sq ft)
Rough tape: about 0.37 ft per sq ft (370 ft per 1,000 sq ft)Free weekly email
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