This drywall reference table shows the drywall sheets needed for a range of total area (walls + ceiling) values, assuming an area per sheet of 32 sq ft. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Drywall Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Total area (walls + ceiling) | Drywall sheets needed | Sheets with 10% waste |
|---|---|---|
| 150 sq ft | 5 | 6 |
| 300 sq ft | 10 | 11 |
| 450 sq ft | 15 | 16 |
| 600 sq ft | 19 | 21 |
| 900 sq ft | 29 | 31 |
| 1,200 sq ft | 38 | 42 |
| 1,800 sq ft | 57 | 62 |
| 3,000 sq ft | 94 | 104 |
| 4,200 sq ft | 132 | 145 |
| 6,000 sq ft | 188 | 207 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your total area (walls + ceiling) and read across to the drywall sheets needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Drywall Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Drywall Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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