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Home & Construction Calculators

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Home & Construction

Concrete, masonry and foundations

Volume estimator

Concrete Slab Calculator

Estimate concrete volume, package count, and cost for one or more rectangular slabs.

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Concrete Footing Calculator

Size the concrete order for continuous or repeated rectangular footings.

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Concrete Wall Calculator

Calculate concrete volume for poured walls from length, height, thickness, and wall count.

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Concrete volume estimator

Concrete Column Calculator

Calculate concrete volume for repeated rectangular columns from cross-section, height, count, and placement allowance.

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Volume estimator

Concrete Bag Calculator

Convert a measured pour into bags using the yield printed on the selected mix.

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Delivery planner

Ready-Mix Truckload Calculator

Convert a concrete order volume into full and partial ready-mix truckloads using supplier truck capacity.

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Volume estimator

Concrete Cost Calculator

Combine pour volume, waste, unit yield, and local pricing into an order estimate.

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Reinforcement takeoff

Rebar Grid Calculator

Estimate two-direction rebar grid lines, total bar length, stock bars, and optional material cost.

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Steel takeoff

Rebar Weight and Cost Calculator

Calculate stock-bar count, total rebar length, steel weight, and optional material cost.

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Layout planner

Anchor Bolt Quantity Calculator

Count anchor-bolt positions along repeated wall or sill-plate runs.

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Material estimator

Concrete Formwork Calculator

Estimate contact area and sheet quantity for repeated concrete forms.

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Volume estimator

Gravel Base Calculator

Calculate compacted gravel volume beneath slabs, walks, and pads.

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Volume estimator

Excavation Volume Calculator

Measure excavated soil volume for a rectangular cut with repeated sections.

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Volume estimator

Fill Dirt Calculator

Estimate loose fill required to raise or restore a rectangular area.

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Material estimator

Concrete Block Calculator

Count standard block faces after subtracting openings and adding breakage allowance.

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Material estimator

Mortar Quantity Calculator

Estimate mortar packages from net masonry wall area and bag coverage.

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Material estimator

Brick Quantity Calculator

Calculate brick count from wall dimensions, openings, waste, and face coverage.

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Cost planner

Masonry Wall Cost Calculator

Create a low-to-high masonry wall budget with a separate contingency allowance.

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Material estimator

Retaining-Wall Block Calculator

Estimate retaining blocks from exposed wall area and the selected block face size.

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Volume estimator

Foundation Drainage Gravel Calculator

Measure drainage stone around foundation runs using trench dimensions.

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Lumber and framing

Layout planner

Wall Stud Calculator

Count regularly spaced studs across one or more framed wall runs.

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Linear material planner

Top and Bottom Plate Calculator

Estimate plate lumber from wall length, plate courses, stock length, and waste.

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Lumber estimator

Framing Lumber Calculator

Convert framing piece dimensions into board feet, weight, allowance, and cost.

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Layout planner

Floor Joist Quantity Calculator

Count floor joists from building width, spacing, and repeated framed sections.

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Layout planner

Ceiling Joist Quantity Calculator

Estimate ceiling joist positions along one or more room lengths.

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Geometry planner

Rafter Length Calculator

Calculate sloped rafter length from horizontal run and vertical rise.

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Layout planner

Roof Truss Quantity Calculator

Count trusses across a building length using the selected on-center spacing.

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Material estimator

Wall Sheathing Calculator

Estimate wall sheathing after openings, waste, and sheet coverage are applied.

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Roofing estimator

Roof Sheathing Calculator

Calculate sloped roof area and the number of sheathing panels to purchase.

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Material estimator

Subfloor Sheet Calculator

Estimate subfloor panels for repeated floor sections with a cut allowance.

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Layout planner

Framing Blocking Calculator

Count blocking rows along repeated joist or stud bays.

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Lumber estimator

Board-Foot Calculator

Calculate board feet, approximate weight, waste allowance, and material cost.

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Linear material planner

Lumber Linear-Foot Calculator

Convert measured runs into stock-board quantity and purchased linear footage.

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Lumber estimator

Lumber Weight Calculator

Estimate board footage and weight using piece dimensions and entered density.

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Lumber estimator

Lumber Waste Calculator

Compare measured board footage with a selectable cutting and defect allowance.

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Fastener takeoff

Framing Nail Calculator

Estimate nail boxes from required fasteners and the count supplied per box.

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Fastener takeoff

Construction Screw Calculator

Convert a fastener requirement into purchasable boxes and reserve quantity.

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Framing takeoff

Garage Framing Material Calculator

Estimate wall studs, plate length, and sheathing sheets from garage dimensions and openings.

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Framing takeoff

Shed Framing Material Calculator

Estimate wall studs, plate length, and sheathing sheets from shed dimensions and openings.

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Production planner

Framing Labor-Time Estimator

Estimate crew days and labor-hours from framed quantity, documented daily production, crew size, and schedule allowance.

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Roofing and exterior finishes

Roofing estimator

Roof Area and Pitch Calculator

Convert plan dimensions and rise-over-twelve pitch into sloped roof area.

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Roofing estimator

Roofing Shingle Calculator

Estimate shingle bundles after pitch adjustment and roofing waste.

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Roofing estimator

Shingle Bundle Calculator

Translate measured roof planes into bundle quantity using actual package coverage.

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Roofing estimator

Metal Roofing Panel Calculator

Plan metal roofing panels from sloped area, panel coverage, and trim waste.

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Roofing estimator

Roofing Underlayment Calculator

Calculate underlayment rolls from roof pitch, sections, laps, and coverage.

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Fastener takeoff

Roofing Nail Calculator

Estimate roofing nail packages from roof demand and nails supplied per box.

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Linear material planner

Ridge-Cap Shingle Calculator

Convert ridge and hip length into ridge-cap package quantity.

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Ventilation planner

Roof Ventilation Calculator

Estimate required net free vent area and vent count from attic area, ventilation ratio, and rated vent NFA.

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Linear material planner

Drip-Edge Calculator

Plan stock lengths around eaves and rakes with overlap and waste allowance.

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Linear material planner

Roof Flashing Calculator

Estimate flashing stock for valleys, walls, chimneys, and roof penetrations.

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Linear material planner

Gutter Length Calculator

Convert measured eave runs into purchasable gutter sections.

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Roof drainage planner

Downspout Quantity Calculator

Estimate design roof runoff and downspout count from drainage area, rainfall intensity, unit capacity, and reserve.

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Material estimator

Vinyl Siding Calculator

Calculate vinyl siding cartons after openings, gable allowance, and waste.

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Fiber-Cement Siding Calculator

Estimate fiber-cement boards using their installed face coverage.

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Siding Square Calculator

Convert net exterior wall area into one-hundred-square-foot siding squares.

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Material estimator

House-Wrap Calculator

Estimate weather-barrier rolls after openings, overlaps, and wall count.

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Linear material planner

Exterior Trim Calculator

Plan trim stock around exterior corners, openings, and horizontal bands.

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Material estimator

Soffit Material Calculator

Calculate soffit coverage along repeated eaves from width and total run.

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Linear material planner

Fascia Board Calculator

Estimate fascia stock length with joint and cutting allowance.

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Linear material planner

Exterior Caulk Calculator

Estimate sealant tubes from exterior joint length and tube coverage.

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Drywall, paint and wall finishes

Material estimator

Drywall Sheet Calculator

Estimate drywall panels after subtracting openings and adding cut waste.

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Ceiling Drywall Calculator

Calculate ceiling drywall sheets across repeated rooms or ceiling sections.

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Material estimator

Drywall Joint-Compound Calculator

Estimate joint compound containers from finished drywall surface area.

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Linear material planner

Drywall Tape Calculator

Convert measured seams and corners into drywall tape rolls.

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Fastener takeoff

Drywall Screw Calculator

Estimate screw boxes from panel demand and package count.

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Material estimator

Wall Paint Calculator

Calculate wall-paint cans using net area, coats, coverage, and waste.

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Ceiling Paint Calculator

Estimate ceiling paint for repeated rooms at the selected spread rate.

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Material estimator

Paint Cost Calculator

Combine net paintable area, coverage, allowance, and price per can.

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Primer Calculator

Estimate primer quantity for new or repaired wall surfaces.

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Material estimator

Paint-Coat Coverage Calculator

Compare measured surface area with can coverage and repeated coats.

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Material estimator

Wallpaper Roll Calculator

Calculate wallpaper rolls from net wall area and usable roll coverage.

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Material estimator

Wall Paneling Calculator

Estimate decorative wall panels after openings and cut allowance.

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Material estimator

Wainscoting Calculator

Plan panel quantity for a repeated lower-wall treatment.

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Linear material planner

Baseboard Calculator

Convert room perimeter into stock baseboard lengths and cost.

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Linear material planner

Crown-Molding Calculator

Estimate crown-molding stock with corner and cutting allowance.

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Linear material planner

Interior Trim Paint Calculator

Estimate trim-paint quantity from linear footage and entered coverage.

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Material estimator

Acoustic Panel Calculator

Count acoustic panels needed for a selected share of wall area.

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Volume estimator

Plaster Quantity Calculator

Calculate plaster volume and bag quantity from surface dimensions and thickness.

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Volume estimator

Stucco Quantity Calculator

Estimate stucco packages from exterior area, coat thickness, and waste.

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Linear material planner

Interior Caulk Calculator

Estimate tubes for interior trim joints, gaps, and repeated runs.

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Flooring, tile and countertops

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Flooring Area Calculator

Measure repeated floor sections and add a purchase allowance.

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Flooring Box Calculator

Convert room dimensions into flooring boxes using package coverage.

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Material estimator

Hardwood Flooring Calculator

Estimate hardwood cartons with a selectable cutting and grading allowance.

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Laminate Flooring Calculator

Calculate laminate boxes from measured area and printed box coverage.

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Vinyl-Plank Flooring Calculator

Plan vinyl-plank cartons for one or more connected floor areas.

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Carpet Quantity Calculator

Estimate carpet purchase area from room measurements and seam allowance.

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Carpet Padding Calculator

Calculate padding rolls beneath measured carpeted rooms.

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Floor Tile Calculator

Estimate tile cartons after layout and breakage allowance.

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Tile Cut and Waste Calculator

Compare measured tile area with an adjustable cut and pattern allowance.

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Grout Quantity Calculator

Estimate grout bags from tiled area and manufacturer coverage.

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Thinset Mortar Calculator

Calculate thinset packages using tiled area, waste, and bag coverage.

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Volume estimator

Floor-Leveling Compound Calculator

Estimate leveling compound from floor dimensions and average fill depth.

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Flooring Underlayment Calculator

Plan underlayment rolls with seam overlap and cut allowance.

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Flooring Adhesive Calculator

Estimate adhesive containers from installed floor area and spread rate.

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Linear material planner

Transition-Strip Calculator

Calculate stock strips needed across doorways and flooring changes.

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Countertop Area Calculator

Measure countertop runs as repeated rectangular sections.

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Countertop Slab Calculator

Estimate slab count from countertop area, usable slab coverage, and waste.

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Material estimator

Backsplash Tile Calculator

Calculate backsplash tile after outlets, openings, and layout allowance.

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Material estimator

Stair Flooring Calculator

Estimate finish flooring for repeated treads and landings.

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Cost planner

Flooring Project Cost Calculator

Build a flooring budget range from installed area and contingency.

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Doors and windows

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Stairs and access

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Decks and outdoor structures

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HVAC and household energy

Energy estimator

Room Heating-Load Estimator

Estimate steady heat flow through an entered area and insulation level.

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Energy estimator

Room Cooling-BTU Calculator

Model a simplified sensible cooling load from area and temperature difference.

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HVAC screening estimate

HVAC Tonnage Estimator

Convert a floor-area screening load into BTU per hour and nominal cooling tons.

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Airflow estimator

Duct Airflow Calculator

Estimate room airflow from volume and target air changes per hour.

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Ventilation-rate calculator

Air-Change Rate Calculator

Calculate actual air changes per hour from room volume and measured or rated CFM.

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Airflow estimator

Bathroom Fan CFM Calculator

Estimate exhaust airflow from bathroom volume and selected air changes.

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Kitchen ventilation estimate

Kitchen Exhaust Calculator

Compare room-volume exhaust airflow with an appliance-based kitchen ventilation minimum.

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Airflow estimator

Whole-House Ventilation Calculator

Model whole-house airflow from interior volume and a chosen air-change rate.

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Volume estimator

Spray-Foam Kit Calculator

Estimate foam kits from area, thickness, and kit yield.

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Energy estimator

Heating Cost Calculator

Estimate energy and cost for a modeled heat load and operating period.

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Energy estimator

Cooling Cost Calculator

Estimate simplified cooling energy and operating cost.

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Energy-savings model

Thermostat Savings Calculator

Estimate annual HVAC energy and cost savings from a baseline, reduction percentage, and local energy price.

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Energy estimator

Home Energy-Use Calculator

Calculate monthly energy and cost from connected watts and usage hours.

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Insulation and building envelope

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Plumbing and water

Pipe-capacity calculator

Pipe Volume Calculator

Calculate gallons inside round pipe from inside diameter, length, run count, and fill percentage.

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Pipe-flow calculator

Pipe Flow-Rate Calculator

Calculate idealized pipe flow from inside diameter, average velocity, parallel pipes, and effective flow area.

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Usage estimator

Plumbing Fixture Flow Calculator

Calculate water use from fixture flow, duration, frequency, occupants, and days.

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Usage estimator

Household Water-Use Calculator

Estimate household water consumption and cost over an entered period.

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Hot-water sizing model

Water-Heater Size Calculator

Estimate hot-water storage from first-hour demand and recovery available during the peak hour.

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Recovery-rate calculator

Water-Heater Recovery Calculator

Calculate gallons recovered per hour from heater input, thermal efficiency, and temperature rise.

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Water-heating cost

Hot-Water Cost Calculator

Estimate water-heating energy and cost from hot-water volume, temperature rise, efficiency, and energy price.

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Water estimator

Rainwater-Harvesting Tank Calculator

Estimate captured rainfall and a target storage volume from roof area.

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Drainage-capacity model

Sump-Pump Capacity Calculator

Estimate required sump-pump GPM from drainage area, rainfall, other inflow, safety factor, and pump-curve capacity.

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Geometry planner

Drainage Pipe Slope Calculator

Calculate drainage slope, angle, and diagonal pipe length.

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Capacity planner

Septic-Tank Size Estimator

Estimate nominal tank units from entered design demand and tank capacity.

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Lighting-layout planner

Recessed-Light Spacing Calculator

Plan a recessed-light grid from room dimensions, fixture spacing, and perimeter offsets.

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Backup-power calculator

Battery-Backup Runtime Calculator

Estimate battery runtime from bank voltage, amp-hours, depth of discharge, system efficiency, and average load.

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Electrical and lighting

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Landscaping and sitework

Material estimator

Lawn Area Calculator

Total repeated lawn sections and include an optional measurement allowance.

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Material estimator

Grass-Seed Calculator

Estimate grass-seed bags from lawn area and package coverage.

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Material estimator

Sod Quantity Calculator

Calculate sod rolls after trimming and replacement allowance.

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Volume estimator

Topsoil Calculator

Estimate topsoil volume from bed area and finished depth.

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Volume estimator

Mulch Calculator

Calculate mulch volume for repeated planting beds.

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Volume estimator

Landscape Gravel Calculator

Estimate decorative gravel from landscape area and installed depth.

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Volume estimator

Crushed-Stone Driveway Calculator

Calculate crushed-stone volume for a driveway base or resurfacing layer.

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Cost planner

Driveway Material Calculator

Build a low-to-high driveway material budget from measured area.

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Material estimator

Paver Patio Calculator

Estimate paver packages from patio area and cutting allowance.

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Volume estimator

Patio Base-Material Calculator

Calculate compacted base volume below a patio or walkway.

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Volume estimator

Garden Soil Calculator

Estimate blended garden soil from bed dimensions and fill depth.

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Volume estimator

Raised-Bed Soil Calculator

Calculate soil volume for repeated raised garden beds.

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Material estimator

Fertilizer Coverage Calculator

Estimate fertilizer packages from treated area and label coverage.

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Volume estimator

Compost Quantity Calculator

Calculate compost needed for a surface layer or soil amendment.

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Layout planner

Fence Post Calculator

Count fence posts along repeated runs at the entered spacing.

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Layout planner

Fence Picket Calculator

Estimate pickets from fence length and installed center spacing.

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Cost planner

Fence Material Cost Calculator

Create a fence-material budget range from total run and contingency.

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Irrigation and water management

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Renovation budgets and interiors

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Moving and storage

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Construction planning and cleanup