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Wall Stud Calculator
Estimate studs for a simple framed wall using 16-inch or 24-inch on-center spacing.
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Estimated result
Estimated studs4
Wall length0 ft
Planning estimate only. Check product specifications, site conditions and local codes before ordering or building.
Wall stud formula
Base studs = round up(wall length in inches ÷ stud spacing) + 1, then add extra studs for corners and openings.
Planning notes
This page calculates wall studs, not every piece of lumber in a framing project. Headers, plates, cripple studs, intersecting walls and complex openings should be taken from a proper framing plan.
- The extra-stud input can cover corners and simple openings.
- Headers, cripple studs and complex openings require a framing plan beyond this quick estimate.
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