How Much Drywall for a 10×16 Basement?

The answer

6 sheets

For a 10×16 ft basement, with 10% overage included. Estimated cost: $90 at US national average pricing.

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How we calculated this

1. Area: 10 × 16 = 160 sq ft
2. Convert + overage: Add 10% for waste → 6 sheets
3. Cost: 6 × $15.00 ≈ $90

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