Board and Batten Spacing Calculator for Wall Layouts
Use this board and batten spacing calculator to plan an accent wall from wall width, height, batten width, and target gap. Core spacing math is free - go Pro for custom margins, fixed batten counts, rails, waste, comparison rows, and a copyable spacing plan.
7 battens creates 17.08 in clear gaps across a 120 in wall.
Clear gaps are 17.08 in with 6 gaps across the usable wall width.
Pro unlocks custom margins, fixed batten counts, rails, waste, comparison rows, and a copyable spacing plan.
Unlock with ProPro unlocks custom margins, fixed batten counts, rails, waste, comparison rows, and a copyable spacing plan.
Unlock with ProPro unlocks custom margins, fixed batten counts, rails, waste, comparison rows, and a copyable spacing plan.
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Free
$0- ✓Wall width, height, batten width, and target gap inputs
- ✓Exact batten count and clear gap spacing
- ✓On-center marks measured from the left edge
- ✓Vertical batten cut list
- ✓Visual wall preview
- ✓No sign-up required
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$9/month- ✓Everything in Board and Batten Spacing Planner, unlocked
- ✓Custom side margins and gap limits
- ✓Fixed batten count mode
- ✓Top and bottom rail cut list
- ✓Waste percentage and material total
- ✓Batten count comparison rows
- ✓Copyable spacing plan
Board and Batten Spacing Planner — frequently asked questions
How does this board and batten spacing calculator work?+
It subtracts the batten widths from the usable wall width, tests practical batten counts against your target gap, then returns the layout with the closest clear gap spacing plus each batten's on-center mark.
Are the on-center marks measured from the left edge?+
Yes. The planner lists each batten center as a measurement from the left edge of the wall, so you can mark the wall before fastening battens.
Can I choose the exact number of battens?+
Yes. Free mode chooses the closest count from your target gap. Pro unlocks fixed-count mode, custom margins, gap limits, rails, waste, and comparison rows.
Is my wall layout sent to a server?+
No. Wall dimensions, gap spacing, center marks, cut lists, and preview data are calculated entirely in your browser.
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