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Wall Framing
Layout Planner.

Build the wall on paper first. Number the pieces, compare the stock, then carry the same framing into your drywall plan.

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Your wall

Wall shape
Overall wall length
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Overall frame height
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Overall heights include the bottom and top plates. Measure vertically from one floor datum. This first version plans a single wall elevation.

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Studs & plates Actual lumber dimensions
Lumber preset
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The first centre is an exact station, not a face mark. For a ¾″ offset from a 16″ grid, enter 15¼″. End and opening studs replace any overlapping grid studs.

Top plate layers
Bottom plate layers
Left-end studs
Right-end studs

Rough openings

Enter the clear opening between jack studs and below the header. Header sizes and king/jack counts are your specified framing detail; the example values do not size a structural header.

Stock & prices Mix lengths and reuse compatible offcuts

Enable lengths available in every material group. Enter each group’s prices separately; zero or blank means unknown.

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Spare boards round up within each material group. Prices exclude tax, delivery, fasteners, filler and other assembly materials.

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Framing plan

Cut members16Includes individual header plies
Stock boards182 spares included
Material total—Add all group prices to compare

16′ overall · flat wall · heights 8′ / 8′ · 16″ O.C., first centre 16″ · actual 1.5 × 3.5 in · 1 bottom / 2 top plates · end packs 1 / 1 · 0.125″ kerf · 10% spares

Framing elevationFacing the wall · left edge is the layout datum
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Main framingHeadersSelected member

Tap a piece or choose it from the numbered schedule. Small member labels stay in the schedule to keep the opening details clear.

Selected member

F01 Common stud

7′ 7 1/2″Blank length · rounds up to 1/16″
Left face from wall datum
15.25″
Centre from wall datum
16″
Bottom above floor
1.5″
Stock assignment
L6

Top marks: 0″ across the stud face → 91.5″ from its bottom · 1.5″ across the stud face → 91.5″ from its bottom.

Ready to board this wall?

Transfer the profile, openings and actual framing supports into the drywall planner.

Numbered member schedule 16 marks

Face and centre stations are from the wall’s left edge. Lengths are blank lengths rounded up to 1/16″. Transfer the exact cut marks and check final fit.

Mark / memberPosition from leftCut / quantity
End studFace 0″Centre 0.75″Bottom 1.5″ above floor7′ 7 1/2″ × 1
End studFace 190.5″Centre 191.25″Bottom 1.5″ above floor7′ 7 1/2″ × 1
Common studFace 15.25″Centre 16″Bottom 1.5″ above floor7′ 7 1/2″ × 1
Common studFace 31.25″Centre 32″Bottom 1.5″ above floor7′ 7 1/2″ × 1
Common studFace 47.25″Centre 48″Bottom 1.5″ above floor7′ 7 1/2″ × 1
Common studFace 63.25″Centre 64″Bottom 1.5″ above floor7′ 7 1/2″ × 1
Common studFace 79.25″Centre 80″Bottom 1.5″ above floor7′ 7 1/2″ × 1
Common studFace 95.25″Centre 96″Bottom 1.5″ above floor7′ 7 1/2″ × 1
Common studFace 111.25″Centre 112″Bottom 1.5″ above floor7′ 7 1/2″ × 1
Common studFace 127.25″Centre 128″Bottom 1.5″ above floor7′ 7 1/2″ × 1
Common studFace 143.25″Centre 144″Bottom 1.5″ above floor7′ 7 1/2″ × 1
Common studFace 159.25″Centre 160″Bottom 1.5″ above floor7′ 7 1/2″ × 1
Common studFace 175.25″Centre 176″Bottom 1.5″ above floor7′ 7 1/2″ × 1
Top plateLayer 1; blank measured along the board, including angled ends. Transfer the end shape from the wall profile.Face 0″Bottom 94.5″ above floor16′ × 1
Top plateLayer 2; blank measured along the board, including angled ends. Transfer the end shape from the wall profile.Face 0″Bottom 93″ above floor16′ × 1
Bottom plateLayer 1; includes plate through door openings for assembly. Remove door sections after erection.Face 0″Bottom 0″ above floor16′ × 1
Stock boards & cutting order 18 boards

Each L-number is one stock board. Cut left to right in the listed order; kerf is included. 4′ 8 7/8″ of length offcuts remain across all profiles, excluding spare boards. Square-end trimming and defects need your field allowance.

Main framing · 1.5 × 3.5 in actual

15 × 8′ · 3 × 16′

L1 16′ stock0″ offcut

B01: 16′

L2 16′ stock0″ offcut

T01: 16′

L3 16′ stock0″ offcut

T02: 16′

L4 8′ stock4 3/8″ offcut

E01: 7′ 7 1/2″

L5 8′ stock4 3/8″ offcut

E02: 7′ 7 1/2″

L6 8′ stock4 3/8″ offcut

F01: 7′ 7 1/2″

L7 8′ stock4 3/8″ offcut

F02: 7′ 7 1/2″

L8 8′ stock4 3/8″ offcut

F03: 7′ 7 1/2″

L9 8′ stock4 3/8″ offcut

F04: 7′ 7 1/2″

L10 8′ stock4 3/8″ offcut

F05: 7′ 7 1/2″

L11 8′ stock4 3/8″ offcut

F06: 7′ 7 1/2″

L12 8′ stock4 3/8″ offcut

F07: 7′ 7 1/2″

L13 8′ stock4 3/8″ offcut

F08: 7′ 7 1/2″

L14 8′ stock4 3/8″ offcut

F09: 7′ 7 1/2″

L15 8′ stock4 3/8″ offcut

F10: 7′ 7 1/2″

L16 8′ stock4 3/8″ offcut

F11: 7′ 7 1/2″

L17 8′ stockUncut spare

Keep this board uncut for field changes or defects.

L18 8′ stockUncut spare

Keep this board uncut for field changes or defects.

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Plate splices are recalculated for each stock length. Studs and headers remain single pieces. These are practical packing comparisons; they do not prove a global minimum.

Before ordering or cutting

This is a layout and lumber takeoff. Enter header sizes, stud spacing, plate layers and support counts from the framing detail for your project. Structural capacity and fastening are not calculated.

  • Headers use the selected actual depth and ply count. Engineered headers, steel, hangers, blocking, fire stops, sheathing and corner returns require separate quantities.
  • Verify field dimensions, straight stock and the specified connections before using the cut list.

Same wall. Next trade.

Frame it once.
Plan the finish.

Cut lengths follow the actual profile

Sloped plates retain their true thickness perpendicular to the board. Studs beneath them have distinct long and short points; a stud crossing a gable peak keeps both top angles.

Openings change the support grid

Kings, jacks, headers, sills and cripples replace the repeating studs around each opening. The drywall handoff checks vertical joints against these actual support lengths, including gaps through the opening.

Use the specified framing detail

This version models built-up solid-lumber headers and packed wall ends in elevation. Shared opening packs, engineered header products, bracing, intersecting walls and load design need their own detail.

Open the drywall planner

Framing field guides

From the wall line to the cut list.

Measure the overall frame, enter the specified opening details, and check the layout before ordering or cutting.

Measure the frame and openings

Set a common datum, actual lumber sizes and clear rough-opening dimensions.

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Read the framing and lumber lists

Transfer centre marks, sloped cuts and numbered stock assignments.

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Carry the framing into drywall

Use the same wall and check joints against the real support lengths.

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