Calculate the cladding materials and cost needed for your stud wall. Supports metric & imperial units. Quick, accurate stud wall cladding estimator.
Enter your measurements above to see the results.
Calculate the wall area (width × height). Divide by panel area to get the panel count, add wastage, and round up. Multiply by panel price for total cost.
If your wall is 4 m wide and 2.5 m high, using panels 0.6 m wide by 2.5 m high, with 10% wastage and each panel costs 20 GBP: wallArea = 4 × 2.5 = 10 m²; panelArea = 0.6 × 2.5 = 1.5 m²; rawPanels = 10 / 1.5 = 6.67; totalPanels = ceil(6.67 × 1.10) = ceil(7.337) = 8; totalCost = 8 × 20 = 160 GBP.
Simply input your wall width and height, the size of your chosen cladding panels, and your preferred wastage percentage to cover offcuts or mistakes. Enter the price per panel and select your currency to get a full material and cost breakdown.
Wall cladding refers to applying a protective or decorative layer to the surface of a wall. For stud walls, cladding options include plasterboard, timber, metal, stone, or composite panels, providing both aesthetics and functional benefits.
When selecting cladding, consider factors like durability, fire resistance, insulation, and appearance. Popular choices for stud walls include plasterboard for interiors, timber for feature walls, and composite or stone for decorative effects.
Accurate cost estimation helps avoid overspending and material shortages. Our calculator factors in wastage, panel size, and up-to-date panel pricing to give you a realistic budget for your project.
Easily switch between metric (metres, m²) and imperial (feet, ft²) units to match your plans. All calculations and results update instantly based on your selected unit system.
To install wall cladding, first ensure your stud wall is correctly framed and level. Fix the cladding panels to the studs using appropriate fasteners, starting from one corner and working across. Follow manufacturer instructions for joint treatment and finishing.
Lay out your stud wall by marking stud positions at standard centres (e.g., 400mm or 16"), ensuring they align with the edges of your chosen cladding panels. This prevents panel joins from falling between studs and ensures a secure fix.
Wall cladding materials include plasterboard, timber, stone, metal, composite panels, and PVC. The choice depends on whether the wall is internal or external, desired appearance, and performance requirements.
Wall cladding costs vary by material, panel size, and location. Use the calculator above to get an accurate estimate based on your wall size, panel choice, and local prices.
To build a stud wall in the UK, mark out the wall position, fix the sole and head plates, then install vertical studs at standard spacings (usually 400mm or 600mm). Add noggins for rigidity and ensure everything is plumb before fixing your cladding.
