Metal Stud prices have stabilized because the price of steel has stabilized. If construction and the economy picks up, then expect the price of studs to go up. Other disruption may cause price fluctuations.
Bulk pricing available for volume buyers and large projects. Contact sales.
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Most Popular Metal Stud Product Pricing Per Linear Foot
3 5/8″ Drywall Stud
362S125-18
$0.45
3 5/8″ Drywall Track
362T125-18
$0.41
6″ Drywall Stud
600S125-18
$0.60
6″ Drywall Track
600T125-18
$0.56
3 5/8″ Structural 18 ga Stud
362S162-43
$1.20
3 5/8″ Structural 18 ga Track
362T200-43
$1.20
6″ Structural 18 ga Stud
600S162-43
$1.56
6″ Structural 18 ga Track
600T200-43
$1.56
6″ Structural 16 ga Stud
600S162-54
$1.94
6″ Structural 16 ga Track
600T200-54
$1.94
Drywall Metal Stud Pricing Per Linear Foot
20 gauge (18 mil EQ20)
162S125-18
$0.33
162T125-18
$0.29
250S125-18
$0.39
250T125-18
$0.35
362S125-18
$0.45
362T125-18
$0.41
600S125-18
$0.60
600T125-18
$0.56
25 Gauge (15 mil)
362S125-15
$0.39
362T125-15
$0.36
600S125-15
$0.51
600T125-15
$0.48
18-gauge Structural Metal Stud Pricing Per Linear Foot
362S162-43
$1.20
362T200-43
$1.20
400S162-43
$1.27
400T200-43
$1.27
600S162-43
$1.56
600T200-43
$1.56
800S162-43
$1.86
800T200-43
$1.86
1000S162-43
$2.21
1000T200-43
$2.21
1200S162-43
$2.52
1200T200-43
$2.52
16-gauge Structural Metal Stud Pricing Per Linear Foot
362S162-54
$1.48
362T200-54
$1.48
400S162-54
$1.58
400T200-54
$1.58
600S162-54
$1.94
600T200-54
$1.94
800S162-54
$2.31
800T200-54
$2.31
1000S162-54
$2.76
1000T200-54
$2.76
1200S162-54
$3.14
1200T200-54
$3.14
14-gauge Structural Metal Stud Pricing Per Linear Foot
362S162-68
$1.85
362T200-68
$1.85
400S162-68
$1.97
400T200-68
$1.97
600S162-68
$2.42
600T200-68
$2.42
800S162-68
$2.89
800T200-68
$2.89
1000S162-68
$3.45
1000T200-68
$3.45
1200S162-68
$3.94
1200T200-68
$3.94
12-gauge Structural Metal Stud Pricing Per Linear Foot
362S162-97
$2.58
362T200-97
$2.58
400S162-97
$2.75
400T200-97
$2.75
600S162-97
$3.39
600T200-97
$3.39
800S162-97
$4.07
800T200-97
$4.07
1000S162-97
$4.86
1000T200-97
$4.86
1200S162-97
$5.55
1200T200-97
$5.55
10-gauge Structural Metal Stud Pricing Per Linear Foot
362S162-118
$4.33
362T200-118
$4.20
400S162-118
$4.54
400T200-118
$4.41
600S162-118
$5.64
600T200-118
$5.51
800S162-118
$6.74
800T200-118
$6.61
1000S162-118
$7.84
1000T200-118
$7.71
1200S162-118
$8.94
1200T200-118
$8.81
Slip/Slotted Deflection Track Price per 10′ piece
362SLT250-33
$12.87
362SLT250-43
$16.52
362SLT250-54
$20.53
600SLT250-33
$16.09
600SLT250-43
$20.71
600SLT250-54
$25.80
800SLT250-33
$18.89
800SLT250-43
$24.36
800SLT250-54
$30.38
600SLT250-33
$16.09
1000SLT250-43
$28.83
1000SLT250-54
$35.99
18-gauge large flange size studs (2″,2.5″,3″,3.5″)
362S200-43
$1.34
400S200-43
$1.42
600S200-43
$1.72
800S200-43
$2.03
1000S200-43
$2.40
1200S200-43
$2.71
362S250-43
$1.53
400S250-43
$1.61
600S250-43
$1.92
800S250-43
$2.24
1000S250-43
$2.62
1200S250-43
$2.94
362S300-43
$2.13
400S300-43
$2.21
600S300-43
$2.61
800S300-43
$3.01
1000S300-43
$3.41
1200S300-43
$3.81
362S350-43
$2.33
400S350-43
$2.41
600S350-43
$2.81
800S350-43
$3.21
1000S350-43
$3.61
1200S350-43
$4.01
16-gauge large flange size studs (2″,2.5″,3″,3.5″)
362S200-54
$1.66
400S200-54
$1.76
600S200-54
$2.15
800S200-54
$2.53
1000S200-54
$2.99
1200S200-54
$3.39
362S250-54
$1.90
400S250-54
$2.00
600S250-54
$2.40
800S250-54
$2.79
1000S250-54
$3.27
1200S250-54
$3.68
362S300-54
$2.68
400S300-54
$2.77
600S300-54
$3.28
800S300-54
$3.78
1000S300-54
$4.28
1200S300-54
$4.79
362S350-54
$2.93
400S350-54
$3.02
600S350-54
$3.53
800S350-54
$4.03
1000S350-54
$4.54
1200S350-54
$5.04
14-gauge large flange size studs (2″,2.5″,3″,3.5″)
362S200-68
$2.08
400S200-68
$2.20
600S200-68
$2.68
800S200-68
$3.17
1000S200-68
$3.75
1200S200-68
$4.25
362S250-68
$2.38
400S250-68
$2.50
600S250-68
$3.00
800S250-68
$3.50
1000S250-68
$4.10
1200S250-68
$4.61
362S300-68
$3.37
400S300-68
$3.49
600S300-68
$4.13
800S300-68
$4.76
1000S300-68
$5.40
1200S300-68
$6.03
362S350-68
$3.69
400S350-68
$3.81
600S350-68
$4.44
800S350-68
$5.08
1000S350-68
$5.71
1200S350-68
$6.35
12-gauge large flange size studs (2″,2.5″,3″,3.5″)
362S200-97
$2.90
400S200-97
$3.07
600S200-97
$3.77
800S200-97
$4.46
1000S200-97
$5.28
1200S200-97
$5.99
362S250-97
$3.33
400S250-97
$3.50
600S250-97
$4.21
800S250-97
$4.92
1000S250-97
$5.78
1200S250-97
$6.51
362S300-97
$4.81
400S300-97
$4.98
600S300-97
$5.89
800S300-97
$6.79
1000S300-97
$7.70
1200S300-97
$8.60
362S350-97
$5.26
400S350-97
$5.43
600S350-97
$6.34
800S350-97
$7.24
1000S350-97
$8.15
1200S350-97
$9.06
10-gauge large flange size studs (2″,2.5″,3″,3.5″)
362S200-118
$4.75
400S200-118
$4.96
600S200-118
$6.06
800S200-118
$7.16
1000S200-118
$8.26
1200S200-118
$9.36
362S250-118
$5.30
400S250-118
$5.51
600S250-118
$6.61
800S250-118
$7.71
1000S250-118
$8.81
1200S250-118
$9.91
362S300-118
$5.85
400S300-118
$6.06
600S300-118
$7.16
800S300-118
$8.26
1000S300-118
$9.36
1200S300-118
$10.46
362S350-118
$6.40
400S350-118
$6.61
600S350-118
$7.71
800S350-118
$8.81
1000S350-118
$9.91
1200S350-118
$11.02
Steel Framing Accessories
Resilient Channel 1
RC-1 (12′)
$2.54
Resilient Channel 2
RC-2 (12′)
$4.09
Cold rolled channel CRC 18 ga
150U50-43 (16′)
$6.96
Cold rolled channel CRC 16 ga
150U50-54 (16′)
$11.67
7/8″ Deep Hat Channel 18 mils
87F125-18 (10′)
$3.63
1 1/2″ Deep Hat Channel 33 mils
150F125-33 (10′)
$6.47
Why Metal Studs Aren’t Widely Used in Residential Construction?
While metal studs offer several advantages, they haven’t fully replaced wood studs in residential construction due to a combination of factors:
Cost
Initial cost: Metal studs and associated materials (screws, fasteners) are generally more expensive than wood.
Labor cost: Installation can be more labor-intensive due to the need for specialized tools and techniques.
Skillset: Most construction workers are more experienced with wood framing, which can lead to slower construction times or higher labor costs for metal stud projects.
Perceived Strength
Misconception: There’s a common misconception that metal studs are weaker than wood, although this is generally not true when properly engineered.
Regional Preferences
Tradition: Wood framing has been the standard for decades, and many builders and homeowners are comfortable with this traditional method.
It’s important to note that these factors are gradually changing. As technology improves and costs decrease, metal studs are becoming more viable for residential construction. In fact, they are increasingly used in certain regions or for specific building types, such as multi-family dwellings and high-rise buildings.
What are the disadvantages of metal studs?
Higher cost: Both materials and labor are generally more expensive than wood. Thermal bridging: Metal conducts heat, leading to potential energy loss. Specialized tools and labor: Installation requires specific tools and skills. Limited availability: Fewer size options compared to wood. Drywall attachment: Requires more effort and specific screws. Potential noise: Can amplify sound transmission. Environmental impact: Higher embodied energy compared to wood.