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How to Use These Calculators

Every calculator on this page works the same way: fill in the fields, click Calculate →, and your results appear instantly below the button. All calculations happen in your browser — no account, no email required.

Use the category buttons above the grid to filter by project type — Area & Volume, Materials, Framing & Lumber, or Exterior & Concrete. The Project Totals panel on the right collects results as you work, so you can build a full material list across multiple tools without losing any numbers.

Each calculator card also has a Full Guide → link that takes you to a dedicated page with the same calculator plus 400+ words of how-to content, code references, and links to the relevant UIR services.

What These Numbers Are Good For

These calculators give you a ballpark estimate — useful for planning, budgeting, and understanding what a contractor quote should include. They are not a substitute for a professional takeoff or a written quote.

Material quantities always include a waste factor, but actual waste depends on your specific layout, pattern, and installer. Always verify box and sheet coverage numbers from the actual product label before ordering — coverage varies significantly between brands.

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Square Footage

Calculate area from room dimensions.

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Flooring Materials

LVP, hardwood, tile — boxes needed with waste.

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Tile Calculator

Floor or wall tile count including grout joints.

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Roofing Squares

Convert sq ft to roofing squares (1 square = 100 sq ft).

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Concrete Slab

Cubic yards and 80 lb bags for any slab or footing.

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Stair Stringer

Risers, treads, stringer length & cut angle from total rise.

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Deck Boards

Linear feet and board count for any deck size.

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Drywall Sheets

4×8 or 4×12 sheets needed for walls and ceilings.

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Board Feet

Standard board foot calculation for lumber orders.

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Paint Coverage

Gallons needed for walls, ceilings, or exterior.

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Fence Posts & Panels

Post count and panel / board count for a fence run.

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Gravel / Fill / Mulch

Cubic yards and approximate tons for any bulk material.

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Wall Framing Studs

Stud count for exterior and interior walls.

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Insulation (Batts)

Bags or bags of batts for walls, floors, or attics.

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Post Hole Concrete

80 lb bags per hole for fence posts, deck posts, mailboxes.

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Rafter Length

Actual rafter length from building span and pitch.

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Siding Calculator

Squares of vinyl, fiber cement, or lap siding needed.

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Baseboard & Crown Molding

Linear feet and 8-ft stick count for any room.

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Paver / Patio Blocks

Paver count for patios, walkways, and driveways.

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Brick & Block Wall

Standard brick or 8×8×16 CMU block count for any wall.

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Asphalt Driveway

Tons of hot-mix asphalt for driveways and parking.

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HVAC Room BTU

Rough BTU needed to heat or cool a room.

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Slope & Drainage Grade

Calculate grade, drop, or run for drainage and site work.

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Hip Rafter & Ridge

Hip rafter length and ridge board length for a hip roof.

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Renovation Loan Payment

Monthly payment estimate for financing a project.

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Metal Roof Materials

Panels, ridge cap, trim, closures, drip edge & screws.

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Project Totals

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