How Much Drywall for a 5×10 Basement?

The answer

2 sheets

For a 5×10 ft basement, with 10% overage included. Estimated cost: $30 at US national average pricing.

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How we calculated this

1. Area: 5 × 10 = 50 sq ft
2. Convert + overage: Add 10% for waste → 2 sheets
3. Cost: 2 × $15.00 ≈ $30

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