Board and Batten Calculator

How much board and batten do I need?

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Stick length

Order this much of 8 ft trim for board and batten

14sticks

Battens are spaced on center, with one at each end. The total includes a top rail and 10% for cuts. Fill or skip the backing panel to suit your wall.

12 ft wide, 60 in high, 16 in on center10 battens, 3.5 in wide
Battens10
Cut height60 in
Sticks for battens10
Sticks for top rail2

Set the wall, height and spacing to see how many battens to cut and how much trim to buy.

How it works

Wall width รท spacing plus one gives battens. Sticks come from how many battens fit a stick, plus a top rail, plus 10%.

Before you order

  • Adjust spacing so the end bays match across the wall.
  • Use a laser or story pole so battens stay plumb on uneven walls.
  • Caulk the batten seams before painting so joints disappear.

Common questions

What spacing looks best?

16 to 24 in is common. Keep bay widths equal and let them land evenly at each corner.

Do I need a full panel behind the battens?

On a smooth wall, no. Textured walls usually get a smooth backing or a skim coat first.