The Wall Stud Count calculator computes the number of studs (e.g. 2x4s)
needed to build a wall based on the length of the wall and spacing.
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:
- (L) Length of Wall
- (oC) on-center spacing of studs. The default is 16".
Wall Stud Count (nS): The calculator computes the number of studs needed for the wall. Note: this number of studs does not include the base nor top plates since longer boards are often used for those.
- Studs for a Wall: Computes the number of studs (e.g., 2x4s)
needed to build a wall based on the length of the wall and spacing.
- Stud Cost for a Wall: Computes the cost of studs in a wall based on the number of studs needed to frame a wall and the unit price of a stud.
- Blocking for a Wall: Compute the number and length of blocking boards.
- Studs for a Room: Computes the number of stud boards required to frame a room based on the length of the four walls. Note: the stud count includes the extra studs at the corners where the walls meet.
- Stud Cost for a Room: Computes the cost of stud boards required for a room based on the length of the four walls and and on the unit price of the boards.
- Plate Boards for Room: Computes the number of top and bottom plate boards required for a room based on the length of the four walls and whether the top plate is doubled or single.
- Plate Boards Cost for a Room: Computes the cost of plate boards required for a room based on the length of the four walls and whether the top plate is doubled or single and on the unit price of the boards.
- Room Framing Cost: Computes the cost of studs and plate boards required for a room based on the length of the four walls and and on the unit price of the boards used for studs and plates.
![wall framed in studs](https://www.vcalc.com/attachments/cfa32620-f686-11ee-9b96-bc764e203090/stud-framed-wall.PNG)
![Stud framed room from above with extra studs in corners](https://www.vcalc.com/attachments/cfa32620-f686-11ee-9b96-bc764e203090/RoomStuds-C.JPG)
![Stud framed wall with blocking](https://www.vcalc.com/attachments/cfa32620-f686-11ee-9b96-bc764e203090/wall-stud-framing.JPG)
Additional Resources
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