Count wall studs and top/bottom plates for framing.
Wall studs are laid out on a fixed on-center spacing, so the number of bays determines the stud count, with extra studs added at each end for anchorage. Getting stud spacing right controls sheet-goods edges and keeps framing cost predictable without overbuying lumber.
Stud Spacing
Studs = floor(wall length / spacing) + 1 + end studs; plates = wall length x 3
Studs = floor(wall length / spacing) + 1 + end studs; plates = wall length x 3 Wall studs are laid out on a fixed on-center spacing, so the number of bays determines the stud count, with extra studs added at each end for anchorage.
Getting stud spacing right controls sheet-goods edges and keeps framing cost predictable without overbuying lumber.
This calculator takes 4 inputs: Wall length, Stud spacing, Add end studs, Extra studs. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.