Count drywall screws for a number of gypsum sheets.
Each sheet takes a set number of screws on the standard 16-inch stud spacing, with a small waste allowance added on top. Screws are sold in thousand-count boxes, so overshoot before the job so you are not mid-wall with an empty supply.
Drywall Screw
Screws = panels x screws per panel x (100 + waste) / 100
Screws = panels x screws per panel x (100 + waste) / 100 Each sheet takes a set number of screws on the standard 16-inch stud spacing, with a small waste allowance added on top.
Screws are sold in thousand-count boxes, so overshoot before the job so you are not mid-wall with an empty supply.
This calculator takes 3 inputs: Panels (4x8), Screws per panel, Waste allowance. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.