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Drywall Weight Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Drywall Weight ( $DW$ ):

$DW = \frac{A \times T}{12} \times 38.205$

Where:

$DW$ is the Drywall Weight (lbs)
$A$ is the total square footage of drywall (ft²)
$T$ is the drywall thickness (in)

What is Drywall Weight?

Drywall weight is the total weight of the drywall material based on its area and thickness. This metric helps in understanding the load and structural requirements for construction projects.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Total Square Footage ( $A$ ) = 500 ft²
Drywall Thickness ( $T$ ) = 0.5 in

Using the formula:

$DW = \frac{500 \times 0.5}{12} \times 38.205 = 795.10$

The Drywall Weight is 795.10 lbs.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Total Square Footage ( $A$ ) = 1000 ft²
Drywall Thickness ( $T$ ) = 0.625 in

Using the formula:

$DW = \frac{1000 \times 0.625}{12} \times 38.205 = 1990.63$

The Drywall Weight is 1990.63 lbs.