Stud Wall Framing Calculator

Start with one straight wall. Open advanced options for identical wall repeats, waste, end/corner extras, fire blocks, plate stock, or pricing.

Waste 10% Ends straight run Fire blocks off Price off
Total horizontal run of the straight wall.
Use finished wall height or stud length basis, depending on your takeoff.
Advanced options
Waste 10% Price off
The basic layout already includes one stud at each end. Choose extras only when your wall end or corner needs them.
Adds intermediate block rows for tall walls. Confirm local code and wall conditions before relying on this material count.
Applied to the buy counts. Adjust it for culls, cut loss, and field changes.
Length of plate boards you plan to buy.
Leave at 1 for one straight wall. Increase only when several walls use the same length, height, spacing, and stud size.
Pricing starts off so the calculator does not invent local lumber prices.
Enter your local price for one stud.
Used for plates and optional fire-block material.
Studs to buy 15 studs
Exact studs 13 studs
Plate boards to buy 4 boards
Exact plate boards 3 boards
Project totals 1 wall · 15 studs to buy · 4 plate boards to buy
Show calculation details
Top plate length 32 ft
Bottom plate length 16 ft
Fire blocks 0
Fire blocking length 0 ft
Fire-block rows No intermediate rows for this height
Total board feet 101.33 bd ft
Wall area 128 sq ft
Scope note Straight walls only; openings and headers are not included.