OSB Calculator

Oriented strand board sheathing commonly ships in 4×8 panels. Enter area for sheet count.

Step 1: Units

Step 2

Enter project measurements

Use decimals if needed (e.g. 3.5).

Step 3

How to use this calculator

Net wall or roof deck area before openings if you already deducted them.

What the math is doing

Sheets = ceil((sq ft × (1+waste)) ÷ 32).

Frequently asked questions

Roof vs wall rating?

Use APA grade stamps appropriate for exposure.

H-clips?

Counted per seam, not here.

ZIP system panels?

Coverage per sheet may differ from 32.

Thickness?

Does not change sheet count for area-only model.

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