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Drywall Planner vs Recessed Light Calculator

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Drywall Planner compared with Recessed Light Calculator
DetailDrywall Planner logo Drywall Planner Recessed Light Calculator
What it doesFree drywall calculator for estimating sheets, joint compound, tape, screws and cost Free recessed lighting calculator for can light layout and spacing
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Free
PricingNot given Not given
Key features
  • Room dimension input with support for feet, inches and metric measurements
  • Automatic sheet count calculation for multiple board sizes: 4x8, 4x9, 4x10, 4x12
  • Standard opening deductions: 21 sq ft per door, 15 sq ft per window, 112 sq ft per garage door
  • Adjustable waste factor from default 10% to custom percentages
  • Joint compound calculation in pounds and 4.5 gallon pails
  • Joint tape calculation in linear feet and 250 foot rolls
  • Drywall screw count and weight estimation
  • Optional cost estimate with custom price per sheet and labor rates
  • Embed calculator on external websites with responsive resize code
  • Support for both rectangular and L-shaped room configurations
  • 2D layout preview with heatmap and beam coverage visualization
  • Customizable room dimensions, ceiling height, and calculation plane
  • LED and traditional fixture specifications from manufacturer sources
  • Export layouts as PNG image, CSV coordinates, or printed report
  • Grid layout presets and custom row/column adjustment
  • Calculations run locally in browser with no data sent to server
What makes it different
  • Calculates exact sheet count by laying out the board wall by wall the way a hanger would, accounting for offcuts and reuse
  • All calculations run in the browser with no upload or storage of user data
  • Transparent assumptions: every rule is checked against manufacturer and code references
  • Real-time recalculation and instant results as you type without page reloads
  • Metric unit support with automatic conversion of measurements and results
  • Source-checked fixture specifications from manufacturer datasheets
  • Simplified lumen-method calculation with transparent assumptions and methodology
  • All inputs and calculation methods documented with published sources
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)62
Citation Flow (Majestic)2015
Referring domains (Majestic)52

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