DRYWALL GRID CALCULATOR
Drywall grid. Stupid simple.
Build one or more ceiling types using 4' O.C. main runners and 4' cross tees. Set each type to 16", 24", or custom cross-tee spacing and keep the material list separated by ceiling type.
SUPPLIER SUMMARY
Material list
Ready when you are.
Enter a ceiling area to build the material summary.
Baseline layout: main runners are calculated at 4' O.C., 4' cross tees use the spacing selected for each ceiling type, and main-runner piece counts assume 12' mains. This is an area-based material takeoff, not a cut/layout optimizer. Hanger wire, seismic/bracing, fasteners, specialty accessories, loads, and engineered conditions are not calculated here.
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Estimate responsibly. Drywall grid layouts and allowable spacing depend on the specified suspension system, gypsum assembly, loading, manufacturer requirements, and project conditions. Verify the drawings, specifications, tested assemblies, and manufacturer literature before ordering or construction. Terms & Disclaimer
HOW IT WORKS
Drywall grid material calculator
Use BidSimp to estimate 12' main runners, 4' cross tees, and perimeter angle for flat suspended drywall grid ceilings. Create separate ceiling types when different areas use different cross-tee spacing.
16" or 24" O.C. cross tees
Main runners stay at 4' O.C. Choose 16" or 24" O.C. for the 4' cross tees, or enter a custom spacing when the project documents call for something different.
Room-by-room when it helps
Enter total square footage for speed, or use Length × Width to calculate both ceiling area and perimeter. Add ceiling types as needed to keep different rooms, layouts, or systems separate.