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How much does a sheet of drywall weigh?

Typical weight
14–48 kg
That is 30.9–106 lb.

A gypsum core faced in paper, nailed or screwed to studs to form interior walls and ceilings.

1/2 in 4x8 sheet about 23 kg; 5/8 in fire-rated 4x8 about 30 kg; a 5/8 in 4x12 sheet about 44 kg. Lightweight 1/2 in sheets are around 17 kg.

How that compares

Sheet of drywall against things of a similar mass.

Sheet of drywall 14–48 kg
Siberian husky 16–27 kg
Bag of sand 11–27 kg
Solar panel 17–33 kg
Kayak 9–45 kg
Eurasian lynx 13–35 kg
Wheelbarrow 12–35 kg
Coffee table 8–60 kg

More about a sheet of drywall

Common questions

How much does a sheet of drywall weigh?
A sheet of drywall weighs 14–48 kg (30.9–106 lb). 1/2 in 4x8 sheet about 23 kg; 5/8 in fire-rated 4x8 about 30 kg; a 5/8 in 4x12 sheet about 44 kg. Lightweight 1/2 in sheets are around 17 kg.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

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