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Board and Batten Wall Spacing Calculator
The reason you are here: the BEST board and batten wall spacing calculator!
Be sure to click/hover over the tips on the calculator if you need any clarification on what to put in each field.
It’s also important to note that this calculator assumes you are using 8ft boards. This shouldn’t be an issue, since the standard length for these boards is 8ft in most hardware stores (Home Depot and Lowe’s).
Board and batten spacing is extremely important if you’re completing a DIY board and batten wall. Even if you’re a couple of inches off, it will totally change that beautiful look you were going for. But have no fear, this calculator will get you exactly where you need to be!
Spacing Formula
If you have a more complicated design or simply want to do the math yourself, use this spacing formula instead!
(Wall width – total width of boards) ÷ by the total number of desired spaces = spacing needed between each board.
Keep in mind, if you are doing the calculation yourself, be sure to account for the fact that MDF board width is usually a half inch smaller than what it says on the label.
This will get your board and batten layout perfect each time!
DIY Board and Batten Wall Guide
Are you trying to take your wall from a standard blank wall…TO THIS?? Check out this guide on how to make a board and batten wall from start to finish. It lays out the next steps after you have all your measurements for your wall!
It’s the complete, and only, guide you’ll need to make your very own DIY board and batten wall!
I have received an overwhelming amount of amazing feedback on this calculator and I love seeing your projects come together. If you end up using this calculator, send me your design or tag me in your post – I’d love to see it! 😊
Hi!! This calculator was amazing to calculate the spacing for us. The math wasn’t mathin’ in my brain without it. Haha. I did want to ask you what kind of board you used so I know what to look for in home depot. TIA!
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I was able to use your calculator on our first project when it was on your pin. We are wanting to do another room and now that the calculator is on a separate page, I can no longer enter the inches for width and height. Please let me know what I need to do. Thank you in advance
Hi Dennis! Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention! I have fixed the issue and the calculator should be up and running on the page again. Good luck on your second project – I hope it turns out amazing! 😊 -Alley
This was awesome!!! Thank you so much!
This is amazing! Does the length between board measure to the EDGE of the board or to the CENTER of the board? Just want to make sure I account for the 3(ish) inch width of the board.
Thanks!!!
Hi Kelsey! I’m so happy you found this calculator helpful! The spacing between each board is measured edge to edge. 🙂 I hope your wall turns out amazing! -Alley