Wall Stud and Plate Calculator
Count studs and plates for a straight wall. Adds a couple of studs for each corner and opening.
Estimate only. Headers, cripples, and blocking vary by plan and code. Treat the extras as a rough allowance.
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Fill in your numbers and hit Calculate.
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How the math works
Studs on layout = (wall length in inches / spacing), rounded up, + 1
Extras = 2 per corner + 2 per opening (rough allowance)
Total = (layout + extras) x (1 + waste%), rounded up
Plate linear ft = wall length x number of plates x (1 + waste%)Free weekly email
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