Board and Batten Layout Calculator
Space battens evenly across a wall at close to the spacing you want, with each batten's position.
Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.
Enter the wall's width, the batten width and the spacing you'd like.
| Batten | Left edge |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0″ |
| 2 | 14 1/8″ |
| 3 | 28 5/16″ |
| 4 | 42 7/16″ |
| 5 | 56 5/8″ |
| 6 | 70 3/4″ |
| 7 | 84 7/8″ |
| 8 | 99 1/16″ |
| 9 | 113 3/16″ |
| 10 | 127 3/8″ |
| 11 | 141 1/2″ |
Show the working
- spaces = round((wall − batten) ÷ (batten + spacing))
- spacing = (wall − batten) ÷ spaces − batten
How to use it
Enter the wall's width, the batten width and the spacing you'd like.
Lengths can be decimals, fractions or tape entries such as 12' 6 1/2" (in feet or inches). Prices are optional.
Key facts
spaces = round((wall − batten) ÷ (batten + spacing)); battens = spaces + 1 even spacing = (wall − batten) ÷ spaces − batten
Questions
How many battens on a 12 ft wall at about 12 in?
11 battens, 11 3/4 in apart with 2 1/2 in battens.
Formulas
spaces = round((wall − batten) ÷ (batten + spacing)); battens = spaces + 1 even spacing = (wall − batten) ÷ spaces − batten
Sources
Limitations
- Material densities are typical values (the midpoint of the commonly published range); real loads vary with moisture, grading and compaction, so check with your supplier or type in their density.
- Tank results are the geometric volume; real tanks have wall thickness and fittings.