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Plasterboard Sheet Calculator

Estimate plasterboard sheets required from wall or ceiling area.

Plasterboard Sheet Calculator

Enter your values below and press calculate.

Enter your values above to see the result.

Formula used

Sheets = area with allowance ÷ board area, rounded up.

Example

5m × 2.4m = 12m². A 2.4m × 1.2m board is 2.88m², so allow 5 boards with waste.

Important note

Openings, board orientation and cuts affect final requirements.

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