Wainscoting Layout Calculator
Lay out wainscot panels evenly across a wall: the panel width for a number of panels, or the nearest even layout to the width you want.
Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.
Number of panels
Enter the wall's width, the stile width and the number of panels.
| Stile | Left edge | Right edge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0″ | 3 1/2″ |
| 2 | 29 1/8″ | 32 5/8″ |
| 3 | 58 1/4″ | 61 3/4″ |
| 4 | 87 3/8″ | 90 7/8″ |
| 5 | 116 1/2″ | 120″ |
Show the working
- panel width = (wall − (panels + 1) × stile) ÷ panels
Panel width you'd like
Enter the wall's width, the stile width and roughly how wide you'd like each panel.
| Stile | Left edge | Right edge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0″ | 3″ |
| 2 | 28 3/16″ | 31 3/16″ |
| 3 | 56 3/8″ | 59 3/8″ |
| 4 | 84 5/8″ | 87 5/8″ |
| 5 | 112 13/16″ | 115 13/16″ |
| 6 | 141″ | 144″ |
Show the working
- panel width = (wall − (panels + 1) × stile) ÷ panels
How to use it
Enter the wall's width, the stile width and the number of panels. Enter the wall's width, the stile width and roughly how wide you'd like each panel.
Lengths can be decimals, fractions or tape entries such as 12' 6 1/2" (in feet or inches). Prices are optional.
Key facts
panel width = (wall − (panels + 1) × stile) ÷ panels
Proportions
Panels are commonly 12–36 in wide; rails 2–3 in at the top and 7–8 in at the bottom of a 32–48 in high wainscot.
Questions
How wide are 4 panels on a 10 ft wall with 3.5 in stiles?
25 5/8 in each, with 5 stiles.
Formulas
panel width = (wall − (panels + 1) × stile) ÷ panels
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.