Nail Quantity Calculator

Calculate nails, weight, and box count for any sheathing or framing job. Pick your application for code-correct spacing presets.

NAILS NEEDED
— nails
with 10% extra

Usage Tip

Check local codes — hurricane zones often require tighter schedules than IRC minimums. Use hot-dipped galvanized or stainless outdoors.

THE MATH
Nails = base + ⌈ base × 0.10 ⌉
Where: base = (edge + field per sheet) × sheets
• Edge/sheet = ⌈48÷E⌉×2 + ⌈96÷E⌉×2
• Field/sheet = ⌈44÷F⌉ × ⌈90÷F⌉
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