How Many Sheets of Drywall for a 5x5 Room?
Short answer for a 5x5 ft room with 8 ft walls: about 4 sheets (4×8 ft sheets for walls (+10%)). Also: 4×8 ft sheets for the ceiling (+10%): 1 sheets; wall area: 88 ft².
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| 4×8 ft sheets for the ceiling (+10%) | 1 sheets |
|---|---|
| Wall area | 88 ft² |
How this number is calculated
Walls = 2 × (5 + 5) × 8 = 160 sq ft minus openings = 88 sq ft. Each 4×8 sheet covers 32 sq ft; with 10% waste you need 4 sheets for walls and 1 for the ceiling.
Nearby sizes
| Size | 4×8 ft sheets for walls (+10%) |
|---|---|
| a 6x6 ft room with 8 ft walls | 5 sheets |
| a 4x4 ft room with 8 ft walls | 2 sheets |
| a 8x8 ft room with 8 ft walls | 7 sheets |
| a 10x10 ft room with 8 ft walls | 9 sheets |
Tips
- Tape, mud and screws are extra: plan roughly one bucket of compound per 8–10 sheets.
- Hang sheets horizontally on 8 ft walls to reduce seams.
- Ceilings usually take 1/2 or 5/8 inch sheets; 5/8 resists sagging.
Frequently asked questions
How much drywall do I need for a 5x5 ft room with 8 ft walls?
Short answer for a 5x5 ft room with 8 ft walls: about 4 sheets (4×8 ft sheets for walls (+10%)). Also: 4×8 ft sheets for the ceiling (+10%): 1 sheets; wall area: 88 ft².
How is the quantity for a 5x5 ft room with 8 ft walls calculated?
Walls = 2 × (5 + 5) × 8 = 160 sq ft minus openings = 88 sq ft. Each 4×8 sheet covers 32 sq ft; with 10% waste you need 4 sheets for walls and 1 for the ceiling.
How much does drywall for a 5x5 ft room with 8 ft walls cost?
Using rough planning prices (per 4×8 sheet of 1/2 in drywall), the material for a 5x5 ft room with 8 ft walls comes to about $48.00 to $88.00. Prices vary by region and supplier, so get a local quote.