How this drywall screw calculator works
Drywall area is multiplied by the selected screws-per-square-foot rate, then increased by the extra allowance and rounded up.
How to use it
- Drywall area. Enter the value in sq ft.
- Screws per square foot. Enter the value that applies to your situation.
- Extra allowance. Enter the value in %.
- Request the result. Add your email, then select “Email & show my result.”
What to do with the number
Fastener spacing varies with framing, panel orientation, ceiling use and local requirements, so this is a material takeoff rather than a fastening schedule. Use the fastening schedule for your drywall thickness, framing type and installation method to choose the screws-per-square-foot rate.
Planning estimate
Use this result as a starting point, not a guarantee. Product specifications, site conditions, manufacturer guidance, local codes, taxes, labor, tolerances, and rounding can change the real requirement or cost.