MEASURE · PLAN · MAKE IT COUNT
Plasterboard guide
Estimate boards for a partition or lining.
Measure and prepare
- Check the units shown for each input. Measure the actual inside dimensions or net area required by this tool.
- Use manufacturer coverage, dose, pack size or your measured flow where applicable. Do not treat example inputs as product recommendations.
- Check the assumptions below, update the starting values and review whole-unit purchase rounding where applicable.
Method and limits
One-face partition area × faces × layers × allowance, divided by board area; round up. This does not specify studs, screws, fire ratings or the complete system.
Worked example
With the editable starting values: 22 boards. 66 m² of lining including allowance
- Partition area on one face (m²): 30
- Faces to cover: 2
- Layers per face: 1
- Board length (m): 2.5
- Board width (m): 1.2
- Allowance (%): 10
Frequently asked questions
Are these starting values recommendations?
No. They are editable examples. Use your own measurements and the product label or quoted specification.
What should I check before using the result?
One-face partition area × faces × layers × allowance, divided by board area; round up. This does not specify studs, screws, fire ratings or the complete system.
Are units and prices converted automatically?
No. These tools use the metric units shown next to each field. Monetary inputs and results are in EUR; enter the relevant EUR tariff or quote. No currency conversion or live prices are applied.