Home Improvement Calculators

Stop guessing and buy exactly the right amount of material. Pick a calculator, enter a few measurements, and get an instant estimate - results are shareable by link.

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All calculators

Brick CalculatorWork out how many bricks to order for a wall, path or patio - including mortar joints and the 10% waste every bricklayer budgets for. Carpet CalculatorFind out how much carpet to order for a room - in square feet and square yards, the two units every carpet store quotes in. Concrete CalculatorCubic yards & bags for slabs Deck Stain CalculatorStain gallons for decks Drywall CalculatorSheets for walls & ceiling Fence CalculatorPlan a fence in minutes: number of posts, rails and the total linear feet you need for any yard size and post spacing. Flooring CalculatorLaminate & vinyl cartons Gravel CalculatorTons for driveways & beds Board Foot CalculatorLumber volume & cost Mulch CalculatorGet the exact amount of mulch for your flower beds and borders - in cubic yards for bulk delivery or bags from the garden center. Paint CalculatorGallons of paint for any room Rebar CalculatorBars & spacing for slabs Retaining Wall CalculatorBlocks for retaining walls Roofing CalculatorSquares & bundles for roofs Sod CalculatorFind out exactly how much sod to order for your lawn - in square feet, rolls and pallets - so you never run short on delivery day. Tile CalculatorTiles for floor or wall Wallpaper CalculatorRolls for any room

Why use material calculators?

Every renovation project has one common failure: buying too little and stopping mid-project, or buying too much and wasting money. Each calculator here uses standard industry coverage rates - 350 sq ft per gallon of paint, 27 cu ft per cubic yard of concrete, 10% flooring waste - so your estimate matches what contractors calculate.

All tools are instant, free, and work on any device. Every result generates a shareable link (your inputs are encoded in the URL), so you can send your estimate to a contractor or save it for your next trip to the store.

Frequently asked questions

Are these calculators accurate?

They use standard industry coverage rates used by professional painters, concrete suppliers and flooring installers. Always buy 5-10% extra for waste, and confirm unusual conditions with a supplier.

Do I need an app or account?

No. Everything runs in your browser instantly - no signup, no download, no tracking beyond basic analytics.

Can I save my results?

Yes - every result page includes a shareable link that reproduces your exact inputs and results. Bookmark it or send it to yourself.