GIB / Plasterboard Calculator NZ

Estimate plasterboard sheets for walls and ceilings, deduct openings, and calculate planning allowances for screws, joint tape, compound, corner bead and insulation.

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Room & lining details

Room size

Room length

Room width

Wall height

Line

Plasterboard

Board type

Sheet size

Sheet width

Sheet length

Wall sheet orientation

Ceiling sheet direction

Waste allowance

External corners full height

Doors & windows

Live lining drawing

Diagram shows the selected sheet orientation and proportions. Openings are deducted from quantities but are shown schematically because their exact wall positions are not entered.

Planning allowances

Screws allowance editable

/m²

Compound coverage editable

m/pkg

Tape roll length

wall area only

Include insulation area

Optional costs & print

Company name for print

Project / address

Sheet cost

NZ$

Screw box cost per 1000

NZ$

Tape roll cost

NZ$

Compound package cost

NZ$

Corner bead cost per metre

NZ$

Insulation cost per m²

NZ$

Put this calculator on your website

Builders, plasterers and building suppliers may embed this calculator free of charge.

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Calculator by Olivergroup Software