Drywall Corner Bead Calculator
Estimate drywall corner-bead length, full stock pieces, fastener quantity, purchased coverage and material cost.
Default project preview
13 pieces
Base corner length
116 ft
Purchased length
130 ft
Estimated fasteners
192
Vertical corners
12
Calculator
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Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
Methodology
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BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Base length = full-height corners × height + horizontal edges. Order length applies the cut allowance. Stock pieces and fasteners are rounded up.
FAQ
Drywall Corner Bead Calculator questions
Are inside corners included?+
No. Inside corners are normally taped rather than covered with standard outside corner bead.
Should door and window returns be counted?+
Count every exposed outside edge that receives corner bead.
Can adhesive bead use the fastener estimate?+
No. Adhesive or spray-applied systems have different consumption guidance.