Is the screw count exact?

It's indicative (~25 pcs/m² single layer). Double layer or fire boards need more; confirm with your supplier.

How many studs for a 13 ft wall?

Every 16 in plus a starter: about 11 studs for 13 ft.

How many tracks do I need?

Twice the wall length (floor + ceiling) divided by track length, rounded up.

Yes — switch to Imperial above the form. A 10 m² partition shows as ≈108 sq ft and lengths convert to feet.

Framing & screws calculator

Tracks, studs, screws and compound for a basic partition, with visible adjustable assumptions.

Purchase quantity

107.639 ft²

Net measurement: 107.639 ft² · Waste 5 %

Tracks 48/30 (3 m)3 unit
Studs 46 (h = height)8 unit
Board-to-metal screws1 box
Joint compound1 bag

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Tracks 48/30 (3 m) · 3 unitSearch at The Home Depot Search at Amazon
Studs 46 (h = height) · 8 unitSearch at The Home Depot Search at Amazon
Board-to-metal screws · 1 boxSearch at The Home Depot Search at Amazon
Joint compound · 1 bagSearch at The Home Depot Search at Amazon

How it's calculated (visible formula)

tracks = ceil(2L ÷ 3); studs = floor(L ÷ spacing) + 1; screws ≈ 25 × m²

Net geometric measurement, no waste.
Adjustable waste % for cuts and breakage.
Purchase rounded up to sellable units (boxes, bags, buckets, boards).

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Worked example: 4 m × 2.5 m partition

Area 10 m²
Tracks: ceil(8/3) = 3
Studs at 0.6 m: 7

→ 3 tracks, 7–8 studs, ~250 screws, ~5 kg compound.

Common mistakes

Ordering exact studs with no height cuts.
Forgetting joint tape.

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FAQs

Is the screw count exact?: It's indicative (~25 pcs/m² single layer). Double layer or fire boards need more; confirm with your supplier.
How many studs for a 13 ft wall?: Every 16 in plus a starter: about 11 studs for 13 ft.
How many tracks do I need?: Twice the wall length (floor + ceiling) divided by track length, rounded up.
Can I enter feet?: Yes — switch to Imperial above the form. A 10 m² partition shows as ≈108 sq ft and lengths convert to feet.

Maintained by Srikanta M · Formula v1.0.0 · Verified 2026-09-10 · Updated 2026-09-10 · Limits: quantity estimation, not structural design or site supervision.