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Shaftwall Track & Stud Screw Count Calculator

Calculate total self-tapping screws needed to fasten shaftwall studs to top and bottom track.

Computed in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded. Figures are presented for United States against IRC 2024, and every formula is cited under regulatory standards below.

Last verified 2026-08-26 · v1.0.0

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Total screws needed

72 screws

High confidence

With the figures above, the total screws needed comes to 72. Note that number of studs sits at the low end of the range this calculator was checked against, so treat the output as indicative rather than settled. This is calculated for United States and cites IRC 2024. Building in another market? Change the selector above so the units and code reference follow.

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Preliminary estimate, not certified engineering. This tool produces an indicative quantity calculation for planning purposes only — it is not a certified structural analysis, a guaranteed material takeoff, or a substitute for building department approval. Always verify measurements on-site and have a licensed contractor or structural engineer review any load-bearing, code-sensitive, or safety-critical work before purchasing materials or starting construction. Spotted an arithmetic or standards error? Report it to contact@craftquantities.com with your inputs — confirmed fixes become pinned regression tests.

[Schema Verified] Computed in alignment with American Concrete Institute (ACI 318-19) formulas and International Residential Code (IRC 2024) spatial boundaries.

Regulatory standards & verification citations

  • Total screws = stud count × screws per stud, the same fastening-count method used for standard cold-formed steel stud framing

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Frequently asked questions

Why is this a simple multiplication of stud count by screws per stud?
Each shaftwall stud is fastened to the top and bottom track with the same number of screws, so the total fastener count scales directly with the number of studs in the run.
How many screws per stud should I use?
Use the number specified in your project's fastening schedule or the track manufacturer's installation instructions — this can vary based on stud gauge, track type, and local code requirements.
Where do I get the stud count for this calculator?
Use the stud count from your shaftwall layout, such as the result from a shaftwall stud framework calculation for the same wall run.