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Drywall for a 15x20 Room: Sheets Needed

A 15 × 20 ft room with 8 ft walls has 560 sq ft of wall and 300 sq ft of ceiling. Adding 10% for cuts, you need 30 sheets of 4x8 drywall. Change the sheet size or wall height below.

30 sheets of 4x8 drywall

Sheets
30 × 4x8 ft
Area
860 sq ft (walls + ceiling)
Screws
about 900
Joint tape
about 319 ft
  • Includes 10% extra for cuts. Doors and windows are not subtracted; the offcuts cover waste.
  • Rules of thumb: about 1 screw per sq ft and 370 ft of tape per 1,000 sq ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How many sheets of drywall for a 15x20 room?

30 sheets of 4x8 drywall, including the ceiling and 10% extra.

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