Drop Ceiling Calculator

Calculate drop ceiling tiles, grid components, and hardware for a suspended ceiling. Enter room dimensions and tile size.

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Ceiling Area168.00 sq ft
Tiles21 tiles
Main Runners42 lin ft
Wall Angle52.00 lin ft
Hang Wires11 pcs

πŸ’‘ How to Calculate Drop Ceiling Materials

A drop (suspended) ceiling consists of wall angle around the perimeter, main runners every 4 feet, cross tees connecting the runners, and ceiling tiles filling the grid. Standard tile sizes are 2Γ—4 ft and 2Γ—2 ft.

Main runners hang from the joists/deck above with hanger wires every 4 feet. Install the ceiling at least 3 inches below the lowest obstruction (pipes, ducts). For 2Γ—2 tiles, extra cross tees are needed to subdivide the 2Γ—4 grid.

A 14Γ—12 ft room with 2Γ—4 tiles: area = 168 sq ft. Tiles: 21. Main runners: 36 lin ft. Wall angle: 52 lin ft. Hang wires: 11 pieces.

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