Calculator for Ceiling Tiles, Drop Ceiling Grid, Grid Covers & Surface Mount Grid
Calculate square footage and perimeter for a regular rectangular room:
Length of Room:
ft.
Width of Room:
ft.
Calculate Materials for Ceiling:
Total Square Footage of Room:
sq. ft.
Perimeter (total length of all walls):
ft.
Hanger Distance (grid to anchor):
in.
Ceiling Materials Results
Suspended 2x2 Grid
Suspended 2x4 Grid
Surface Mount 2x2
Surface Mount 2x4
Ceiling Tiles
Grid: 8 ft mains
Grid: 2 ft cross-tees
Grid: 8 ft wall mold
Surface: 8 ft top hangers
Hanger Wire: Vinyl Grid
ft.
ft.
Hanger Wire: Metal Grid
ft.
ft.
Ceiling Grid Covers:
2x2 Grid
2x4 Grid
4 ft mains
2 ft cross-tees
4 ft wall mold
Notes:
Hanger Wire attachments every 2 ft per main with PVC, every 4 feet with Metal.
Length of hanger wire will be distance from ceiling to anchor point plus 2 feet extra to allow room to adjust and tie (calculated in).
RP Ceiling Grid: 30 per box for 8' Mains, 30 per box for 8' Wall Mold, 60 per box of 2' Cross T's. RP does not have a 4' Cross T, just 2'.
RP Surface Mount Grid: 30 per box for 8' Mains. 30 per box for 8' Top Hangers, 24 per box for 8' Wall Mold, 60 per box of 2' Cross T's. RP does not have a 4' Cross T, just 2'.
RP Grid Covers: 50 per box for Mains. 50 per box for Wall Mold, 50 per box of 2' Cross T's. 50 per box for 4' Cross T.
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