Plasterboard Calculator.
Estimate plasterboard sheet quantity from area, sheet size and waste.
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Boards required
20boards
Rounded board quantity including waste.
Area per board
2.88m2
Calculated sheet area.
Explanation
What this calculates
The board area is calculated from sheet width and length, then waste is applied before rounding up.
Formula
Boards = area / board area x (1 + waste %)
Inputs are validated on screen and converted where unit options are available.
Worked Example
Example result
50 m2 with 1.2 x 2.4 m boards and 10% waste needs 20 boards.
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Calculator questions.
Does this account for double boarding?
Enter the total boarded area including layers when double boarding is required.
Does this include fixings and tape?
No. Add accessories using supplier rates or project-specific norms.
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