Building tool
Stud Wall Calculator
Estimate studs, plates, blocking, and lumber length from wall dimensions and spacing.
Runs in your browserResult
- Field studs
- 19
- Studs with openings / waste
- 30
- Plate lumber
- 79.2 linear ft
- Wall face
- 192 sq ft
- 8 ft plate boards
- 10
Corners, intersecting walls, headers, king and jack studs, blocking, structural loads, and local code change the framing takeoff.
How to use this stud wall calculator
- Measure the project, enter the dimensions in the units shown, and add the waste, spacing, coverage, or material settings that apply.
- Review the calculated totals, units, and assumptions. Check the inputs and units before relying on the result.
- Change one input at a time to compare another case, then copy or save the result you plan to use.
About this stud wall calculator
Use the Stud Wall Calculator to estimate studs, plates, blocking, and lumber length from wall dimensions and spacing. The result changes when you adjust the values or options above.
You can also use it to compare results after changing one input.
Example
Enter wall length, height, and 16-inch or 24-inch stud spacing to estimate studs, plates, blocking, and lumber length.
Common uses
- → estimate studs, plates, blocking, and lumber length from wall dimensions and spacing
- → compare results after changing one input
- → save an estimate for planning or comparison