How to use
- Fill in: Room length (m), Room width (m), Board size and Wastage (%). Fields with defaults or marked optional can stay as shown.
- Tap Calculate Boards.
- Read the result - you can print or save it as PDF.
Worked example
With Room length = 5, Room width = 4, Board size = 2440 x 1220 mm, Wastage = 7:
BOARDS REQUIRED8 boards
- Ceiling area: 20 m²
- Board coverage: 2.98 m²
- Boards before wastage: 7
- Perimeter angle: 18 m
Includes 7% cutting wastage. GI grid, hangers, screws and finishing compound are extra.