Drywall for a 10 × 10 Room

A 10 × 10 ft room with 8 ft ceilings needs about 15 sheets of 4 × 8 ft drywall for the walls and ceiling (420 sq ft ≈ 39.02 m²).

Sheets (4×8)
15
walls + ceiling
Surface area
420 sq ft
39.02 m²
Joint compound
~5 gal
ready-mix
Screws
~420
planning estimate

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Pre-filled for a 10 × 10 ft room with 8 ft ceilings — change sheet size or ceiling, or switch to metric.

Length, width & wall height

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Sheet size, waste & cost
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You need
15sheets of drywall
462 sq ft (incl. 10% waste)
Joint compound~5 gal
Joint tape~168 ft
Screws~420
Sheet cost$240
Compound, tape & screw figures are rough planning estimates — buy a little extra mud and tape.

Estimate only. These figures help you plan how much to buy — they are not engineering or structural advice. Actual needs vary with site conditions, waste, and installation method, so order a little extra and confirm final quantities with your supplier or contractor before you buy or start the job.

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Frequently asked questions

How many sheets of drywall do I need for a 10x10 room?

A 10 × 10 ft room with 8 ft ceilings has about 420 sq ft of wall and ceiling. With 10% waste and 4 × 8 ft sheets (32 sq ft), that's about 15 sheets.

How much joint compound and tape for a 10x10 room?

Roughly 5 gallons of ready-mix compound, 168 ft of tape, and about 420 screws. These are planning estimates — buy a little extra.

Should I use 4x8 or 4x12 drywall sheets?

4 × 8 ft sheets are easiest for DIY. Larger 4 × 12 sheets mean fewer seams to finish but are heavy and harder to handle. Switch sheet size in the calculator to compare.

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