Drywall Calculator

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Panel size 4 ft × 8 ft, editable Extra material 0%, editable Large openings No deduction by default

Choose room dimensions or a known covered area, select the drywall panel size, then add any large-opening deduction or extra material allowance you want to use.

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How the panel count was calculated

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Ceiling area
Gross covered area
Area per panel
Exact panel equivalent

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