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Wall framing stud calculator

Count studs from the wall length and spacing you type.

Unit

One unit for the wall and the spacing.

in

The length of the wall. Must be more than 0.

in

The space between studs. Must be more than 0.

Corners, openings, or extras. Leave blank for 0. Up to 100.

How many plates run the length of the wall. Use 0 if you do not want a plate length. Up to 20.

Result

Wall framing stud calculator

Unit
Inches

Studs

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Enter a wall length, a spacing, and how many plates.

Ballpark estimate, check before you buy or quote.

Verify with your local code or a professional.

Estimate for planning only. This is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Check all numbers, rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional before relying on them.

How this works and common questions

About this tool

Studs are the spaces along the wall, plus one for the end, plus any extras you type. Plate length is the plate count times the wall length.

How it works

A 96 inch wall at 16 inch spacing has 6 spaces and 7 studs when you add no extras. Three plates are 288.00 inches, which is 24.00 feet.

Rules

Blank extras count as 0. A wall shorter than the spacing still gets a stud at each end.

Questions

How many studs in 8 feet at 16 inches?

96 inches divided by 16 is 6 spaces. Add 1 for the end and you get 7 studs.

What if the wall does not land on a space?

102 inches at 16 inch spacing is 8 studs without extras, and the last space is 6.00 inches.

Can I use millimetres?

Yes. A 2400 mm wall at 400 mm spacing is 7 studs, the same pattern as 96 inches at 16 inches.

Do I need an account?

No. The tools work without one. You only need to sign in to save your work.

Is what I type saved?

No. Nothing is saved unless you sign in and choose Save. Otherwise it stays on the page.

Do you show ads or sell my information?

No. We show no ads and we do not sell your information.

Is this tax or legal advice?

No. Results are estimates for planning. Check rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional.

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Estimate for planning only. This is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Check all numbers, rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional before relying on them.