Drywall for a 12 × 16 room
Short answer
A 12 × 16 ft room with an 8-ft ceiling has about 640 sq ft of drywall (walls + ceiling) — roughly 22 sheets of 4×8. Installed with materials and labor that runs about $1,276–$2,731 at standard finish.
Sheets (4×8)
22
Installed cost
$1,276–$2,731
Drywall area
640 sq ft
Joint compound
3 boxes
Drywalling a 12 × 16 room
A 12 × 16 ft room with an 8-ft ceiling has about 640 sq ft of drywall across the walls and ceiling — roughly 22 sheets of 4×8 with 10% waste, plus about 3 boxes of joint compound and 800 ft of tape. Installed at standard finish, plan on about $1,276–$2,731 including labor.
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Frequently asked questions
How much drywall do I need for a 12 × 16 room?
A 12 × 16 ft room with an 8-ft ceiling is about 640 sq ft of drywall (walls + ceiling), which is roughly 22 sheets of 4×8 including 10% waste — plus about 3 boxes of joint compound and 800 ft of tape.
How much does it cost to drywall a 12 × 16 room?
About $1,276–$2,731 installed at standard finish — materials ($316–$491) plus labor. Ceilings, higher finish levels (Level 5), and texture add to that.
How many drywall sheets are in a 12 × 16 room?
Roughly 22 sheets of 4×8 (32 sq ft each) after 10% waste. Using 4×12 sheets cuts the count and the number of seams to tape.