Drywall for a 16 × 20 room
Short answer
A 16 × 20 ft room with an 8-ft ceiling has about 896 sq ft of drywall (walls + ceiling) — roughly 31 sheets of 4×8. Installed with materials and labor that runs about $1,789–$3,827 at standard finish.
Sheets (4×8)
31
Installed cost
$1,789–$3,827
Drywall area
896 sq ft
Joint compound
4 boxes
Drywalling a 16 × 20 room
A 16 × 20 ft room with an 8-ft ceiling has about 896 sq ft of drywall across the walls and ceiling — roughly 31 sheets of 4×8 with 10% waste, plus about 4 boxes of joint compound and 1,120 ft of tape. Installed at standard finish, plan on about $1,789–$3,827 including labor.
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Frequently asked questions
How much drywall do I need for a 16 × 20 room?
A 16 × 20 ft room with an 8-ft ceiling is about 896 sq ft of drywall (walls + ceiling), which is roughly 31 sheets of 4×8 including 10% waste — plus about 4 boxes of joint compound and 1,120 ft of tape.
How much does it cost to drywall a 16 × 20 room?
About $1,789–$3,827 installed at standard finish — materials ($445–$691) plus labor. Ceilings, higher finish levels (Level 5), and texture add to that.
How many drywall sheets are in a 16 × 20 room?
Roughly 31 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.