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Drywall, Stud & Track Calculator – Plasterboard & Metal Framing

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Estimate a complete metal stud partition. Enter the wall size, stud centres, board dimensions and any openings, and the calculator returns plasterboard sheets, studs, track, screws and jointing compound.

How to use

  1. Enter the wall length and height.
  2. Set the stud centres — 400mm or 600mm.
  3. Enter your board dimensions. 2400 × 1200mm is the standard UK sheet.
  4. Deduct openings as a total area in square metres.
  5. Set wastage and the fixing rates, then read the materials list.

Notes

  • Track runs along the floor and ceiling; studs run vertically between them. The figures cover both.
  • Boarding both faces doubles the sheet, screw and compound quantities. Check whether the result is per face or per wall before ordering.
  • Standard screw spacing is 300mm on board edges and 300mm in the field. Adjust the fixing rate if your specification differs.
  • Fire-rated and acoustic partitions have prescribed build-ups. Never substitute board types on a rated wall without checking the tested system.

FAQs

How many plasterboard sheets do I need?

Divide the wall area by the area of one board — 2.88m² for a standard 2400 × 1200mm sheet — then add 10% for cuts. Remember to double it if you are boarding both faces.

What stud spacing for plasterboard?

600mm centres for standard 12.5mm board on a non-loadbearing partition. Drop to 400mm for heavier or double-layer boarding, tiled walls, or anywhere fixings need extra support.

How much jointing compound per sheet?

Roughly 1–1.5kg per square metre of board for a taped and jointed finish, depending on the number of coats and how flat the framing is.

Need more than an estimate?

These tools give you a reliable starting figure. When you’re ready to turn it into a costed, fixed-scope proposal, our team works across London, Dubai and Cairo on architecture, interior design and turnkey delivery.

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