Drywall sheets per square foot (4×8 = 32 sq ft)
A standard 4×8 drywall sheet is 32 sq ft, so sheets = ceil(area ÷ 32). That is a fixed convention, not a price. The table shows sheet counts for common areas; add your own $/sheet in the drywall cost calculator.
| Area | 4×8 sheets (÷ 32) |
|---|---|
| 200 sq ft | 7 sheets |
| 400 sq ft | 13 sheets |
| 600 sq ft | 19 sheets |
| 800 sq ft | 25 sheets |
| 1,000 sq ft | 32 sheets |
| 1,500 sq ft | 47 sheets |
A 4×8 sheet = 32 sq ft; sheets = ceil(area ÷ 32). Buy a little extra for cuts and repairs.