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Stud Wall Calculator.
Count studs, plate length and noggins from the wall length and the stud spacing.
One extra stud closes the wall. Noggin length is the spacing minus the stud thickness. No openings, corners or load check. Local arithmetic only. This is a quantity or geometry estimate, not a code check and not a substitute for a licensed professional.
- Studs
- 7
- Plate length
- 7.2 m
- Noggins
- 6
- Noggin length
- 0.562 m
Studs are the wall length divided by the spacing, rounded up, plus one end stud. Plates are two lengths, or three when the top plate is doubled. Each noggin is the spacing minus the stud thickness.
How to use Stud Wall Calculator
Enter the wall and the centre spacing. Turn on a double top plate if you need a third plate. Noggin rows can be zero.
How it works
Count studs, plate length and noggins from the wall length and the stud spacing. One extra stud closes the wall. Noggin length is the spacing minus the stud thickness. No openings, corners or load check. Local arithmetic only. This is a quantity or geometry estimate, not a code check and not a substitute for a licensed professional.
Example
A 3.6 m wall with studs at 600 mm centres.
Questions about Stud Wall Calculator
Is Stud Wall Calculator free, and do I need an account?
Yes. This tool is free to use in your browser without an account. Processing takes place on your device.
What are the limits and what should I check?
One extra stud closes the wall. Noggin length is the spacing minus the stud thickness. No openings, corners or load check. Local arithmetic only. This is a quantity or geometry estimate, not a code check and not a substitute for a licensed professional. Review the result before using it in your work.
Is my input sent to a server?
Your input is processed in your browser and is not uploaded by this tool. Files and pasted text are cleared when the page is refreshed. Normal website requests are still required to load the page and its libraries. Read the privacy explanation.