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Supplied Batten Grid Quantity calculator.

Count both directions of a specified rectangular batten grid, with separate edge inclusion and intersections.

WALLS

Your inputs

Use measurements from your plan and properties from your chosen product. Any prefilled values are illustrative.

Where to get this value

Measure this dimension in your plan or on site and use the displayed unit. For irregular shapes, divide the geometry into the supported sections.

Where to get this value

Measure this dimension in your plan or on site and use the displayed unit. For irregular shapes, divide the geometry into the supported sections.

Where to get this value

Copy this specification from your supplied design or product documentation. This tool does not select spacing, fixing patterns or structural requirements.

Where to get this value

Copy this specification from your supplied design or product documentation. This tool does not select spacing, fixing patterns or structural requirements.

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How this calculation works.

The grid includes both opposite edges in each direction. Spacing and member sizes are supplied; attachment and structural adequacy are not evaluated.

Vertical members = ceil(length/spacing X)+1; horizontal members = ceil(height/spacing Y)+1Calculated with normalised units

A worked example

Illustrative inputs only. Product properties and design dimensions are not recommendations for your project.

Grid length
4 m
Grid height
3 m
Specified horizontal spacing
1 m
Specified vertical spacing
1 m

Combined batten length: 31 m

Before you purchase

Use dimensions from your plan and properties from your chosen product. Any design spacing, section or fixing pattern must already be specified.

The grid includes both opposite edges in each direction. Spacing and member sizes are supplied; attachment and structural adequacy are not evaluated.

Method: dimensional arithmetic and user-supplied specifications. Software checks: 2026-10-04. Calculation and review policy.

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