14 × 16 ft room: the short answer
With an 8 ft ceiling, a 14 × 16 ft room has about 704 sq ft of drywall including the ceiling — roughly 25 sheets of 4×8 at 10% waste, or 17 sheets for walls only.
Room size
Drywall for a 14 × 16 ft room
A 14 × 16 ft room with an 8 ft ceiling has about 704 sq ft of drywall (walls + ceiling) — roughly 25 sheets of 4×8 with 10% waste, or 17 sheets for walls only. Adjust height, openings, sheet size, or waste below.
Sheets needed
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Shopping list
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Estimate only.
Sheets include your waste allowance. Compound, tape, and screws use common coverage
rules (≈1 box of mud per 475 sq ft, ≈400 ft of tape per 1,000 sq ft, ≈32 screws per sheet) —
confirm against product labels and your stud spacing.
Don't forget the finishing
Beyond the sheets you'll need about 2 boxes of joint compound, ~282 ft of tape, and ~800 screws. Subtract big openings in the calculator, and bump the waste allowance for rooms with lots of cuts.
Standard area math at an 8 ft ceiling + common coverage rules. Estimates only.
What a 14 × 16 ft room needs
A 14 × 16 ft room is a large family room, workshop, or master suite: 224 sq ft of floor and, at an 8 ft ceiling, about 64 sheets of drywall including the ceiling. It is a substantial job that benefits from a clear plan for layout, delivery, and finishing before any sheets are cut.
How to decide
At roughly 64 sheets, layout efficiency decides how much waste you buy. Plan sheet runs against the wall lengths, use larger sheets on the long 16 ft walls to reduce vertical seams, and order a small overage for cuts and damage. The calculator assumes 4×8 sheets with 10% waste; adjust for different sheet sizes.
Checks before you order
- Confirm ceiling height and subtract all openings before finalizing the order.
- Plan ceiling installation with a lift and at least two people.
- Schedule finishing in stages so compound cures between coats without holding up the room.
FAQ
How many sheets of drywall for a 14 × 16 ft room?
With an 8 ft ceiling, a 14 × 16 ft room is about 704 sq ft including the ceiling — roughly 25 sheets of 4×8 at 10% waste. For walls only it's about 17 sheets. Subtract doors and windows in the calculator for a tighter number.
How much joint compound and tape for a 14 × 16 ft room?
For about 704 sq ft, plan on roughly 2 boxes of ready-mix joint compound (4.5 gal) and about 282 ft of joint tape, using common coverage rules. Buy a little extra for the first-coat learning curve.
How many screws for a 14 × 16 ft room?
At about 32 screws per sheet, roughly 800 drywall screws for the 25 sheets. Ceilings and 12-inch screw spacing use more; 16-inch field spacing uses fewer.
Sources & verification
Source links and page assumptions reviewed .
- USG: drywall systems and finishing — Manufacturer guidance for drywall panel selection, joint treatment, and finishing.
Estimate only, based on standard area math at an 8 ft ceiling and common coverage rules. Sheet counts include the 10% waste allowance and are rounded up; finishing figures are starting estimates. Confirm against product labels and your framing before buying.