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Concrete Calculator

Estimate concrete volume and bags for your project.

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Gravel Calculator

Calculate yards, tons and material needed.

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Fence Calculator

Estimate fence sections, posts, rails, pickets, gates and post-hole concrete.

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Roofing Calculator

All-in-one roofing estimate: area, squares, shingles, starter, ridge and underlayment.

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Paint Calculator

Estimate gallons for walls and rooms.

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Browse focused tools organized around the work you are planning.

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Concrete & Foundations

Volume, bags and materials for structural concrete work.

  • Concrete
  • Slabs
  • Footings
  • Piers
  • Post holes
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Gravel & Landscaping

Plan aggregate, soil, mulch, pavers and outdoor projects.

  • Gravel
  • Driveways
  • Mulch
  • Soil
  • Pavers
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Roofing

Estimate roof area, pitch, squares and shingles.

  • Roof area
  • Roof pitch
  • Roofing squares
  • Shingles
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Fencing

Work out fence dimensions, spacing, costs and materials.

  • Fence materials
  • Fence cost
  • Wood fencing
  • Post spacing
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Decking & Lumber

Plan boards, framing, lumber quantities and deck costs.

  • Deck materials
  • Deck cost
  • Board feet
  • Framing
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Flooring & Tile

Plan flooring materials with calculators for floor area, boxes, tile, laminate, vinyl plank, hardwood, carpet and project cost.

  • Flooring
  • Hardwood
  • Vinyl plank
  • Tile
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Walls & Drywall

Calculate sheets, wall areas and finishing materials.

  • Drywall
  • Drywall sheets
  • Walls
  • Finishes
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Paint & Finishes

Estimate paint, stain and coatings for interior and exterior work.

  • Paint
  • Exterior paint
  • Stain
  • Coatings
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Plan Your Project in Three Simple Steps

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Measure

Enter your project dimensions.

STEP 02

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Get materials, quantities and useful conversions.

STEP 03

Build

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More Than Just a Number

BuildCalcWorks turns dimensions into practical project information—quantities, conversions, waste allowances and useful ordering guidance.

Gravel Required

5.2 yd³

Approximately
7.1 tons
Recommended order
5.7 yd³
Includes
10% waste allowance
Estimated material cost
$285–$410

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Planning a Concrete Project?

Choose a calculator matched to your pour, from a basic slab to post holes and driveways.

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Metric + Imperial

Support for feet, inches, meters, centimeters and appropriate units.

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Quantities, conversions and useful material information.

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Flooring

How to Calculate Square Footage for Flooring

Learn how to calculate square footage for flooring, measure rooms correctly, account for irregular areas and add waste before ordering flooring materials.

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Flooring

How Much Extra Flooring Should You Buy?

Learn how much extra flooring to buy for cuts and waste, when to use 5%, 10% or 15%, and how to calculate boxes for your flooring project.

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