Plasterboard (Gib) calculator
Sheets and stopping compound. Metric, updates as you type. An estimate to plan with and to describe the job — not a cut list or a quote.
length x height, all walls
Estimate
Area40 m² walls, 12 m² ceilings52 m²
Sheets1200 x 2400 mm, 10% waste20
Stopping compound4 x 15 kgabout 52 kg
Estimated installed costsupply and labour, incl. GST · gib fixing and stopping$2,600–$4,700
Refine this estimate →Assumes 10% waste on sheets; about 1 kg of compound per m² for a full stop; ceilings usually use 13 mm board, walls 10 mm; wet areas need aqua board; screws, tape and cornice not counted. An estimate for planning and for describing the job, not a cut list or a quote.
What does the whole job cost? See plastering prices in the cost guide.
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