Board area in, order list out - sheets, compound by finish level, tape, screws and bead, using rates we validated against purchase quantities on a 1.7M SF package.
Built for contractors and estimators planning material orders. Enter net board areas and the calculator returns order quantities using production-validated coverage rates - the screw rate alone was checked against 9,074 lbs of actual purchase data.
| Gypsum board | - |
| Joint compound | - |
| Joint tape (500' rolls) | - |
| Drywall screws 1-1/4" | - |
| Corner bead (10' sticks) | - |
Calibration note: coverage rates are cross-checked against production data from completed commercial projects (screw poundage on our recent Maine multi-family package came within 2% of these rates) and manufacturer coverage published per product. Quantities only, no pricing - this tool is built for contractors and estimators planning orders, not for pricing DIY rooms. For a bid-grade takeoff of an actual drawing set, send us the plans.
A calculator extends the square footage you give it; a takeoff measures the drawings and finds the square footage - plus the wall types, ratings and conditions a calculator can't see. Use this tool for order planning and sanity checks; use a measured takeoff for bidding.
About 5.3 lbs of 1-1/4 inch screws per 1,000 SF of board - a rate validated against actual purchase quantities on a 1.7 million SF commercial package, matching roughly one screw per square foot at around 200 screws per pound.
Higher finish levels add coats: Level 3 embeds and covers, Level 4 adds a finish coat on joints and fasteners, and Level 5 adds a full skim across the entire surface - roughly doubling compound versus Level 3.
When there's a real drawing set on your desk, send it over - certified estimators, 24-48 hours, every scope covered.
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