Planning & EstimatingQuestion 588 of 700
A 24-ft wall is framed with studs at 16 inches on center, with a stud at each end and no openings, PLUS a 2-stud corner assembly added at one end. What is the MINIMUM stud count?
a.18 studs
b.19 studs
c.24 studs
d.21 studs
Explanation
Field studs = (24 ft x 12 in) / 16 = 288 / 16 = 18 spaces, plus 1 end stud = 19. Add the 2-stud corner assembly: 19 + 2 = 21 studs (d). Option (a) omits the extra end stud. Option (b) forgets the corner. Option (c) uses a rough one-stud-per-foot rule of thumb.
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