Plasterboard calculator
Count plasterboard sheets for walls and ceilings, with screws, joint tape and compound.
Your measurements
How it's worked out
Board area = wall length × height − openings + ceiling area, plus waste. Allow about 12 screws, 1.3 m of tape and 0.5 kg of compound per m² of board.
Estimates only. Check sizes, coverage and quantities with your supplier, engineer or certifier before ordering. Standards references are a guide, not compliance advice.
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