Construction

Calculate board feet for lumber and timber measurements.

Enter length L, width W, and height or depth H in feet.

Calculate paint, coating, or liquid coverage per square foot.

Calculate weight of rectangular objects based on dimensions and material.

Convert area measurements to volume in cubic yards.

Enter length L and width W in the same selected unit, feet or meters.

Convert and calculate area measurements in square yards.

Calculate the weight of aluminum based on dimensions and shape.

Calculate the number of balusters needed for your railing project.

Calculate materials needed for board and batten siding installation.

Calculate the number of bricks needed for your construction project.

Calculate materials needed for deck construction including boards, joists, and fasteners.

Calculate the number of drywall sheets and materials needed for wall and ceiling coverage.

Estimate loose decorative fire glass for a gas fire pit or fireplace.

Calculate lumber and materials needed for wall framing and construction.

Calculate materials needed for french drain installation including gravel and pipe.

Calculate the weight of glass panels based on dimensions and thickness.

Enter length L and width W in feet, depth D in inches, an assumed mass factor F in US short tons per yd³, and price P in dollars per short ton.

Calculate the amount of limestone needed for construction and landscaping projects.

Calculate the weight of logs based on species, dimensions, and moisture content.

Calculate the amount of lumber needed for construction projects based on dimensions and spacing.

Calculate the weight of metal materials based on dimensions, shape, and metal type.

Calculate the weight of pipes based on dimensions, material, and specifications.

Calculate the weight of metal plates based on dimensions, material, and thickness.

Calculate straight-bar length and theoretical mass, or count a rectangular grid using spacing supplied by your drawings. No structural design or spacing selection.

Calculate the face area and gross rectangular volume of a proposed retaining wall from dimensions you enter. Optionally compare a poured-concrete volume with your own price per cubic meter.

Calculate the amount of rip rap stone needed for erosion control and landscaping projects.

Calculate the amount of river rock needed for landscaping and drainage projects.

Calculate pipe offsets and angles for plumbing and construction projects.

Enter length L, width W, and depth D in meters, plus bulk density ρ in kg/m³.

Estimate the amount of sealant required for your project.

Calculate concrete volume and dimensions for Sonotube forms.

Calculate spindle count and clear gap for a chosen maximum in a flush-end layout.

Explore one-turn spiral stair angles, rise, and a radial midpoint path.

Calculate the weight of steel plates based on dimensions and thickness.

Calculate the weight of steel based on its shape and dimensions.

Calculate the weight of stone materials for construction and landscaping.

Calculate the number of tiles needed for flooring or wall projects.

Calculate tonnage based on weight and volume measurements.

Calculate materials needed for vinyl fence installation.

Calculate materials needed for vinyl siding installation.

Calculate the square footage of walls for painting or covering.

Calculate the amount of cement needed for concrete mix.

Estimate concrete volume for a rectangular slab or footing and the number of 60 lb or 80 lb premix bags from its dimensions.

Calculate the number of concrete blocks needed for a wall.

Calculate the amount of fill material needed for concrete blocks.

Calculate the volume of concrete needed for columns.

Explore straight-stair rise, run, tread depth, and endpoint diagonal.

Calculate the weight of concrete based on volume and concrete type.

Calculate the amount of grout needed for tile installation projects.

Calculate the volume of holes or excavations for construction projects.

Calculate the amount of mortar needed for masonry and brick projects.

Calculate the amount of thinset mortar needed for tile installation.

Calculate a room airflow-to-volume ratio or airflow for a user-specified ACH target.

Estimate room AC capacity from the U.S. ENERGY STAR area chart, with its sunlight and occupancy adjustments. Covers 100–2,500 ft² and an 8-foot ceiling.

Calculate dimensions and parameters for architectural arches and curves.