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Wall framing construction with wooden studs and structural elements

Stud Spacing Estimator

Calculate stud requirements and layout for wall framing with precise spacing and material estimates

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Stud Spacing Estimator

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May 17, 2026

Stud Count & Layout

Enter your wall length to begin.

We’ll lay out studs at your chosen spacing and price the lumber.

  • Regular, king, jack, and header counts
  • Top/bottom plate pieces
  • Cost estimate with current pricing

Wall Layout Diagram

Enter a wall length to draw your layout. Sample shown.
Start stud @ 0' (0")Regular stud @ 1' 4" (16")King stud @ 1' 11" (22.5")Jack stud @ 2' (24")Cripple stud @ 2' 8" (32")Cripple stud @ 4' (48")Jack stud @ 5' (60")King stud @ 5' 2" (61.5")Regular stud @ 5' 4" (64")Regular stud @ 6' 8" (80")King stud @ 7' 2" (85.5")Jack stud @ 7' 3" (87")Cripple stud @ 8' (96")Cripple stud @ 8' (96")Cripple stud @ 9' 4" (112")Cripple stud @ 9' 4" (112")Cripple stud @ 10' 8" (128")Cripple stud @ 10' 8" (128")Jack stud @ 11' 3" (135")King stud @ 11' 5" (136.5")End stud @ 12' (144")Header: 1' 11" – 5' 2" @ 80"Header: 7' 2" – 11' 5" @ 84"DOOR 3'WINDOW 4'0'1'2'3'4'5'6'7'8'9'10'11'12'12'
Regular studKingJackCrippleHeaderOpening