Drywall Calculator
Estimate sheets, screws and joint compound for your job — then price the materials and labor into a client-ready quote.
Build a priced estimate
Material prices are your cost — add a markup. Your labor rate is what you bill the client. Saved on this device.
Optional — puts your company on branded PDF quotes and unlocks your saved dashboard. Everything stays on your device.
How to estimate drywall
Drywall is estimated by area. Add up the square footage of every wall and ceiling to be covered, divide by 32 (the coverage of a standard 4x8 sheet), and add about 10% for cuts and waste. Round up to whole sheets — you can't buy a partial sheet.
Don't forget fasteners and finishing: roughly 35 screws per sheet, plus joint compound and tape for every seam. Set your sheet, screw and compound prices once in Settings and CraftTools prices the whole job, including hang-and-finish labor, into a professional quote.
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets of drywall do I need?
Divide the wall and ceiling area by 32 (a 4x8 sheet), add 10% for waste, and round up. This calculator does it and prices it.
How much does drywall labor cost?
Hanging and finishing is often quoted per sheet or per square foot; set your crew rate in the estimate to match your market.