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Stud Wall Calculator

Timber or metal studs, plates and noggins for a partition wall, with total linear metres.

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Results update as you type.

Result

Studs required

18

Total timber length
61.2 m
Stud length
43.2 m
Head and sole plates
12 m
Noggins
6 m
2.4 m lengths to buy
26
Fixings (approx)
168

About the Stud Wall Calculator

Timber or metal studs, plates and noggins for a partition wall, with total linear metres.

Also known as: stud spacing calculator, partition wall timber, framing calculator, wall studs needed.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter wall length, wall height, stud spacing, door or window openings and the other fields.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

studs = wall length ÷ spacing + 1, plus 2 per opening

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Wall length = 6 m
  • Wall height = 2.4 m
  • Stud spacing: 400 mm centres
  • Door or window openings = 1
  • Noggin rows: One row

the calculator returns:

  • Studs required: 18
  • Total timber length: 61.2 m
  • Stud length: 43.2 m
  • Head and sole plates: 12 m