Joint Tape Calculator

Calculate how much joint tape you need for drywall finishing, based on the sheet count and tape type.

Joint Tape
— linear feet
Total length needed.

Usage Tip

Paper tape is stronger on flat seams and inside corners; mesh is easier for beginners but better with setting-type compound.

THE MATH
linear feet = sheets × 25 × type multiplier
Every drywall seam gets taped before it is mudded. Tape use scales with the sheet count; mesh tape needs a little extra because it overlaps more.
Enter the number of drywall sheets and the tape type.
The estimate uses about 25 linear feet of tape per sheet, with 15 percent more for mesh tape.
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