`nS = ( L * H )/("4x8") `

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The Number of Drywall Sheets Needed for a Wall calculator computes the number of drywall sheets required to cover a wall based on the length and height of the wall and the dimension of the drywall sheets.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (L) Length of Wall
• (H) Height of Wall
• (sS)  Sheet Size of Drywall (pick one: 4x8 or 4x12)

Drywall Sheets (nS): The calculator returns the number of drywall sheets needed to cover the wall.

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Drywall Pricing

Pricing for drywall is an estimate.  The pricing per sheet used in this estimator is as follows:

• Drywall Pricing Survey Date: 8/2/22
• Drywall Pricing Survey Store: MULTIPLE
• The pricing for a 1/2 inch 4x8 sheet of drywall is $13.27
• The pricing for a 5/8 inch 4x8 sheet of drywall is $15.73
• The pricing for a 1/2 inch 4x12 sheet of drywall is $20.56
• The pricing for a 5/8 inch 4x12 sheet of drywall is $20.56