Construction Calculators

Estimate materials, volumes, and costs for construction projects.

Angle Calculator

Calculate angles for construction projects

Area/Volume Calculator

Provides general calculations for basic shapes (square footage, cubic feet/meters)

Asphalt Calculator

Calculate asphalt needed for paving projects

Asphalt Paving Calculator

Calculates the amount of asphalt needed for paving projects

Brick Calculator

Calculate the number of bricks needed for a wall

Circular/Radial Calculator

Determines circumference, area, and volume for cylindrical or curved forms (e.g., pipes, wells, or round footings)

Concrete Volume Calculator

Estimates the cubic yards/meters needed for a slab, footer, column, or complex shape

Decking Material Calculator

Determines the number of deck boards, posts, and railing materials

Drywall Sheet Calculator

Determines the number of sheets required for a room's walls and ceiling

Fence Calculator

Estimate fence materials and costs

Flooring Calculator

Calculate materials needed for flooring projects

Footing/Slab Load Calculator

Determines the required size of a foundation based on the load it needs to support

Gravel Calculator

Estimate gravel amount for driveways and projects

Lumber Calculator

Calculates the total board feet of wood for a project

Material Cost Estimator

Allows a user to input material quantity and cost per unit to get a total project cost

Mulch Calculator

Calculate mulch needed for landscaping projects

Paint Coverage Calculator

Estimates the gallons/liters of paint needed based on wall area and coats

Pythagorean Theorem Calculator

Used to find the diagonal length (hypotenuse) of a right-angle triangle (essential for squaring corners)

Rafter Length Calculator

Calculates the common, hip, and valley rafter lengths based on span and pitch

Rebar Calculator

Estimate reinforcement bar requirements

Roofing Calculator

Estimates the square footage, number of shingles/squares, and pitch of a roof

Stair Stringer Calculator

Solves for rise, run, tread depth, and number of steps for safe and compliant stairs

Tile Calculator

Calculates the number of tiles and grout needed for a floor or wall area

Unit Conversion Calculator

Converts between imperial (feet, inches) and metric (meters, centimeters) measurements, as well as area and volume units

How Construction Calculators Work

Our construction calculators use standard formulas and industry standards to provide accurate estimates for materials, labor, and costs. Each calculator is designed to help contractors, builders, and DIY enthusiasts plan their projects effectively.

All calculations are processed locally in your browser for privacy and security, ensuring your project details never leave your device.

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