Who is the Metal Stud Calculator for?

It is built for drywall and framing subcontractors who need fast, accurate results for estimate light-gauge framing materials accurately.

How do I use the Metal Stud Calculator?

Enter wall dimensions and spacing Account for openings and waste Review studs, track, and fastener totals

Can I use this for shaft wall?

Yes, but adjust spacing, gauge, and waste to match specified assemblies.

Does it include headers?

This MVP focuses on baseline quantities; add special framing components separately.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes. This tool is free and designed for quick, practical results.

Does this work for projects nationwide?

Yes. It uses standard construction inputs used across the US.

Metal Stud Calculator

Size studs, track, and screws for commercial partitions.

Metal Stud Material Takeoff

Total Wall Length (ft)

Wall Height (ft)

Stud Spacing (in)

Total Openings Width (ft)

Waste (%)

Estimated Studs

Track Required

280 lf

Approx. Framing Screws

2561

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Metal Stud Calculator for drywall and framing subcontractors

Metal Stud Calculator helps drywall and framing subcontractors estimate light-gauge framing materials accurately. Enter wall length, wall height, stud spacing, openings, and waste and get stud count, track length, and screw quantity you can use immediately in your bid or project file.

Used by contractors across California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois, with active users in Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix, Atlanta, Seattle, and Denver.

Quick answer: what does this tool do?

Estimate steel stud framing quantities for interior partitions in minutes.

How should I apply the results?

Apply counts to procurement and verify framing scope before bid close.

Is this suitable for public bids?

Yes. The inputs align with typical DOT, municipal, and federal bid requirements.

What keywords does this tool target?

metal stud calculator, steel stud framing estimator

The Metal Stud Calculator gives fast, reliable results for drywall and framing subcontractors to estimate light-gauge framing materials accurately. Enter wall length, wall height, stud spacing, openings, and wasteand get stud count, track length, and screw quantity in minutes.

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