Construction & Measurement

Construction & Measurement Calculators

Estimate materials, dimensions, quantities, waste, and project costs.

66 tools

Start with the hub when you want a decision path, not just one calculator.

AC BTU Calculator

AC BTU calculator: estimate cooling capacity needed for a room from area and conditions.

Backsplash Calculator

Backsplash calculator: material area for a kitchen backsplash after subtracting openings.

Baluster Spacing Calculator

Baluster spacing calculator: even spacing for railing balusters.

Baseboard Calculator

Baseboard calculator: linear feet and boards for a room.

Beam Load Calculator

Beam load calculator: max deflection of a uniformly loaded simple beam (simplified).

Brick Calculator

Brick calculator: estimate bricks for a wall from dimensions, brick size, and mortar joints.

Ceiling Fan Size Calculator

Ceiling fan size calculator: blade span by room size.

Ceiling Tile Calculator

Ceiling tile calculator: 2x2 drop-ceiling tiles for a room.

Chair Rail Calculator

Chair rail calculator: classic height from ceiling height.

Countertop Calculator

Countertop calculator: countertop cost from square feet.

Crown Molding Calculator

Crown molding calculator: linear feet and boards needed for a room.

Curtain Length Calculator

Curtain length calculator: panel length from window height.

Deck Board Calculator

Deck board calculator: decking boards for a deck area.

Deck Stain Calculator

Deck stain calculator: gallons of stain from deck area and coats, with coverage assumptions.

Fabric Yardage Calculator

Fabric yardage calculator: yards of fabric for a project.

Fence Post Calculator

Fence post calculator: posts and rails for a fence run.

Garage Size Calculator

Garage size calculator: minimum dimensions by car count.

Generator Size Calculator

Generator size calculator: watts needed for running loads plus starting surge.

Grade Percentage Calculator

Grade percentage calculator: slope as percent and degrees.

Grout Calculator

Grout calculator: pounds of grout for a tile job.

Gutter Size Calculator

Gutter size calculator: 5-inch or 6-inch gutter by roof area.

Insulation R Value Calculator

Insulation R-value calculator: total R from layered materials.

Insulation R-Value Calculator

Insulation R-value calculator: U-value conversion and rough annual savings estimate.

Lawn Seed Calculator

Lawn seed calculator: pounds of seed needed for your lawn area.

Lumber Calculator

Lumber calculator: board feet and total cost from nominal dimensions and length.

Mulch Calculator

Mulch calculator: cubic yards and bags for garden beds.

Patio Paver Calculator

Patio paver calculator: pavers needed with waste.

Pipe Sizing Calculator

Pipe sizing calculator: minimum pipe diameter for a target flow rate and velocity.

Pipe Volume Calculator

Pipe volume calculator: volume of water in a pipe from diameter and length.

Pond Volume Calculator

Pond volume calculator: gallons in a rectangular pond.

Pool Volume Calculator

Pool volume calculator: gallons in a rectangular, round, or oval pool.

Rain Barrel Calculator

Rain barrel calculator: gallons collected from roof runoff.

Raised Bed Soil Calculator

Raised bed soil calculator: soil volume for a garden bed.

Roof Pitch Calculator

Roof pitch calculator: roof angle and slope factor from rise per foot of run.

Rug Size Calculator

Rug size calculator: recommended rug for a room.

Shiplap Calculator

Shiplap calculator: boards needed for a wall with waste.

Siding Calculator

Siding calculator: squares of siding from wall area and waste allowance.

Slope Calculator

Slope calculator: degrees, percent grade, and ratio from rise and run.

Sprinkler Heads Calculator

Sprinkler heads calculator: heads needed for a lawn area.

Staircase Calculator

Staircase calculator: number of treads and total run from floor height and chosen rise.

Sump Pump Calculator

Sump pump calculator: gallons per minute needed for a basement.

Tank Volume Calculator

Tank volume calculator: cylindrical tank capacity.

Tile Count Calculator

Tile count calculator: tiles needed for a floor or wall.

Toilet Water Calculator

Toilet water calculator: gallons used per year.

Wainscoting Calculator

Wainscoting calculator: panels needed for a wall.

Wallpaper Calculator

Wallpaper calculator: rolls needed from wall area, roll coverage, and pattern waste.

Water Heater Sizing Calculator

Water heater sizing calculator: first-hour rating from peak hot water uses.

Water Pressure Calculator

Water pressure calculator: static pressure from elevation head.

Window Size Calculator

Window size calculator: recommended window area for a room.

Asphalt Calculator

Estimate asphalt volume, weight, waste, and material cost for a rectangular paving area.

Board Foot Calculator

Calculate lumber volume in board feet from thickness, width, length, and quantity.

Concrete Calculator

Estimate concrete volume, weight, and bags for a slab. Includes a built-in waste factor so you order enough the first time.

Decking Calculator

Estimate deck boards and linear footage using deck dimensions, board width, gap, and waste.

Drywall Calculator

Estimate drywall sheets, joint compound, screws, waste, and optional sheet cost for a room.

Fence Material Calculator

Estimate fence sections, posts, rails, and pickets from run length and spacing.

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Flooring Calculator

Estimate flooring area, waste allowance, and boxes required for a room.

Gravel Calculator

Estimate gravel volume, weight, waste, and optional material cost for a rectangular area.

Mulch and Soil Calculator

Estimate cubic yards of mulch or soil from area, depth, and waste allowance.

Paint Calculator

Estimate how many gallons of paint you need for walls, doors, and trim. Covers two coats and accounts for waste.

Paint Coverage Calculator

Estimate paintable wall area and gallons needed after subtracting doors and windows.

Paver Calculator

Estimate paver count, base aggregate, bedding sand, waste, and optional paver cost.

Roofing Calculator

Estimate roof area, roofing squares, and shingle bundles from footprint and pitch.

Square Feet to Linear Feet Calculator

Convert square feet or square yards to linear material length using the required material width.

Square Footage Calculator

Calculate square footage for rooms and projects with waste allowance, square-yard/meter/acre conversions, and optional material cost estimate.

Stair Calculator

Estimate stair riser count, actual riser height, treads, total run, and stringer length.

Tile Calculator

Estimate tiles and boxes required from surface and tile dimensions with waste.