Gypsum board (drywall) partitions are the standard internal partition system for offices, hotels, apartments, and commercial fit-outs across the UAE. Fast to install, lightweight, and available in fire-rated and moisture-resistant grades, they are specified on virtually every interior project.
Our Gypsum Board Partition Calculator gives you a complete material list — boards, steel studs, floor and ceiling tracks, drywall screws, joint tape, joint compound, and corner beads — for any partition length and height.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter total partition run length and height in metres
- Select board size and number of layers per side
- Choose stud spacing (600mm standard, 400mm for acoustic or fire-rated)
- Enter door openings to deduct
- Click Calculate for all 9 material quantities including optional mineral wool acoustic fill
🇦🇪 UAE Tip: For acoustic partitions in UAE offices and hotels, fill the stud cavity with mineral wool insulation between studs. This improves sound reduction by 8 to 12 dB. Fire-rated partitions (required for escape routes, plant rooms, and stairwells in UAE) must use Type X (fire-resistant) gypsum board with minimum 90-minute fire rating.
The Formula Explained
Net Area = (Length x Height) minus door openings. Boards = (Net Area / Board Area) x Sides x Layers x 1.10. Studs = (Length / Spacing + 1) x Height / 3m. Track = Length x 2 (floor and ceiling) / 3m.
Frequently Asked Questions
What gypsum board brands are available in UAE?
Knauf, USG (United States Gypsum), and Gyproc (Saint-Gobain) are the three main brands available in UAE. All are available in standard, moisture-resistant (green board), and fire-rated (Type X) varieties.
What stud spacing for UAE office partitions?
600mm centres for standard single-layer partitions. 400mm centres for double-layer, acoustic, or fire-rated partitions. Always check the board manufacturer specification for the selected board thickness and height.
What is the cost of gypsum partitions in UAE?
Approximately AED 80 to 120 per m2 for standard single-layer double-sided partition (supply and fix). AED 150 to 220 for double-layer acoustic or fire-rated systems.
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