Framing Calculator
Estimate studs and total cost for a stud wall.
Section 1 — Dimensions
Common spacings: 400 mm (≈16″), 486 mm (≈19.2″), 600 mm (≈24″).
Section 2 — Pricing
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Waste accounts for offcuts, defects, and mistakes. Many builders use ~10–15%.
Results
Studs needed
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Rounded to a whole stud (no waste).
Total cost
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Includes selected waste %.
Step-by-step derivation
- Convert inputs to meters.
- Compute base studs:
N = ⌊L / s⌋ + 1(stud at both ends). - Apply waste to cost:
Cost = N × (1 + w) × price, wherewis waste in decimal.
References
- Stud count along a wall with on-center spacing uses
N = ⌊L / s⌋ + 1so both ends are studded. - Typical on-center spacings: 16″, 19.2″, 24″ (≈ 400 mm, ~486 mm, 600 mm).
- Total cost commonly includes a waste margin to cover offcuts and defects.