Framing Calculator — Calculate Wall Framing Materials and Costs

Framing Calculator

Calculate the materials needed for wall framing projects. Determine studs, plates, sheathing, and total costs for your framing project.

Step 1: Wall Dimensions

Standard Wall Framing

Standard wall height is 8 feet with studs spaced 16 inches on center. Double top plates and single bottom plates are typical in wall framing.

Step 2: Materials & Costs

Material Calculations

Stud count is based on wall length and stud spacing. Plates are calculated for top and bottom of wall. Sheathing is based on wall area with 4×8 sheets.

Framing Materials Calculation Results

Summary
Material List
Cost Breakdown

Total Estimated Cost for Wall Framing

$285.50
Materials for 20ft x 8ft wall
Studs Required
17 studs
Plates Required
60 linear ft
Sheathing Sheets
5 sheets
Cost Per Linear Foot
$14.28/ft

Complete Material List

Material Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Notes

Cost Breakdown

Framing Calculation Formula

Studs = (Wall Length × 12) / Stud Spacing + 1

Stud count is calculated by converting wall length to inches, dividing by stud spacing, and adding one for the end stud. Plates are calculated as wall length × 3 (top plates × 2 + bottom plate × 1).

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