Framing (Stud Count) Calculator
📏 Quickly estimate wall studs and cost (with waste). Live updates as you type. Units supported: in, ft, yd, mm, cm, m
Enter total wall length.
Distance between stud centers (on center).
Calculated as ceil(length ÷ spacing) + 1.
Sets spacing value (unit remains as selected).
Enter your local price (any currency).
Default wastage commonly set to 15%.
Same currency as price input.
Enter length & spacing to see the math.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Common OC spacings | 12″, 16″, 19.2″, 24″ (select based on load & code) |
| Studs formula | studs = ceil(length ÷ spacing) + 1 (counts both ends) |
| Waste allowance | Often ~15% (adjust per project) |