Stud Spacing Calculator

Enter your wall length and choose an on-center spacing to see exactly where each stud goes — so you can mark your plates quickly and accurately.

Stud Spacing

Layout Start

Wall Length (ft)

+ Inches (in)

Total Studs

at 16" on center

Wall Length

12'

144" total

Stud	Position	Est. Cost
Stud #1	0'	—
Stud #2	1' 4"	—
Stud #3	2' 8"	—
Stud #4	4'	—
Stud #5	5' 4"	—
Stud #6	6' 8"	—
Stud #7	8'	—
Stud #8	9' 4"	—
Stud #9	10' 8"	—
Stud #10	12'	—

Check plumb at each stud locationUse a level or laser to verify each stud is plumb before nailing off. Even small deviations accumulate over a long wall and can cause problems with sheathing and drywall.

This is a layout reference only. Always verify stud placement against your plans and local building code — headers, corners, and intersections may require additional studs not shown here.