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Construction, Carpentry & Materials

Concrete Volume Calculator

Estimate cubic yards, cubic meters, and pre-mixed bag counts for slabs, driveways, and pads.

  • Cubic yards & cubic meters output
  • 60 lb and 80 lb bag count estimates
  • Adjustable waste margin for spillage

Board Feet Calculator

Calculate board feet for hardwood, rough-sawn, and dimensional lumber takeoffs.

  • Per-piece and total board feet output
  • Multi-piece quantity with waste margin
  • Rough-sawn thickness reference guide

Drywall Sheet & Screw Estimator

Calculate sheet counts for walls and ceilings with a full material breakdown for your drywall job.

  • Sheet count by wall dimensions or total area
  • Screws, joint tape, and ready-mix mud estimates
  • Adjustable waste factor for cuts and breakage

Roofing Shingle Calculator

Estimate roofing squares and shingle bundles from footprint dimensions with pitch correction and waste margin.

  • Pitch-adjusted surface area (2/12 to 12/12)
  • Roofing squares and bundle count output
  • Adjustable waste margin for cuts and breakage

Tile Spacing & Coverage Calculator

Estimate tile counts from room dimensions with grout joint spacing and adjustable waste margin.

  • Square footage with grout matrix expansion
  • Total tiles and optional box count
  • Adjustable waste margin for layout patterns

Paint Coverage Calculator

Estimate gallons and quarts from room dimensions with door and window deductions and adjustable spread rate.

  • Wall surface area with standard opening deductions
  • Gallon and quart output with multi-coat math
  • Adjustable coverage rate slider (200–450 sq ft/gal)

Insulation R-Value Calculator

Calculate achieved R-value from insulation thickness and find additional inches needed to hit code targets.

  • Six material types — batt, blown-in, spray foam, rigid foam
  • Target R-value slider from R-13 walls to R-60 ceilings
  • Deficit thickness output when target is not met

Deck Joist Spacing Calculator

Estimate joist count, rim joist linear footage, and 16 ft board quantities for deck framing layouts.

  • Joist count at 12", 16", or 24" on-center spacing
  • Rim joist linear footage included in takeoff
  • 16 ft board count with adjustable waste margin

Stair Stringer Calculator

Calculate riser count, total run, stringer length, and incline angle from total rise with IRC code compliance check.

  • Riser count from target riser height
  • Stringer hypotenuse and incline angle
  • Live SVG stringer cut preview

Asphalt Driveway Cost Estimator

Estimate hot-mix asphalt tonnage, gravel subbase material, and total installed paving cost from driveway dimensions.

  • Surface area and asphalt tonnage output
  • Regional cost tiers from $7–$13/sq ft
  • Gravel subbase tonnage takeoff

Rebar Quantity Calculator

Estimate rebar grid spacing, linear footage, and 20 ft stick counts for slabs, pads, and driveways.

  • 20 ft rebar stick count with waste margin
  • Total linear footage for grid layouts
  • Grid intersection count for tie wire

Framing Lumber & Stud Count

Plan stud spacing, wall lengths, and lumber quantities for residential framing projects.

  • Stud count by wall length and spacing
  • Top and bottom plate linear footage
  • Corner and opening adjustments

Excavation & Backfill Volume Calculator

Calculate bank, loose, and compacted cubic yards for excavation and backfill takeoffs with swell and shrink modeling.

  • BCY, LCY, and CCY volume output
  • Swell and shrink factor modeling
  • Structural void deduction for foundations and utilities

Siding Material Estimator

Calculate siding squares from wall dimensions with opening deductions and adjustable waste factor.

  • Opening count and average area deductions
  • Adjustable waste factor for cuts and breakage
  • Siding squares and retail box count output

Fence Post & Material Calculator

Calculate fence posts, picket infill, rail footage, and concrete bags for a straight fence run from length and spacing inputs.

  • Post count via the plus-one end-cap rule
  • Picket infill with custom width and gap spacing
  • Concrete bag estimation per post hole

Concrete Block & Mortar Calculator

Estimate CMU block count, mortar bags, and optional core fill volume for hollow block walls from wall dimensions and waste factor.

  • Block count with adjustable waste factor
  • 80 lb mortar bag estimation (~11 blocks per bag)
  • Optional core fill volume for grouted cells

Paver Calculator | Patio & Driveway Material Estimator

Accurately calculate pavers, base gravel, bedding sand, and polymeric sand for patios, walkways, and driveways. Smart warnings flag shallow base depth and high waste factors before you order.

  • Paver count with base gravel and bedding sand in cu yd and tons
  • Smart warnings for base depth and waste margin settings
  • Polymeric sand and 50 lb bag estimates with waste allowance

Footing Concrete Calculator | Foundation Bag & Volume Estimator

Calculate concrete volume and bag counts for footings and foundations. Includes waste factor. Ideal for decks, houses, and structural concrete planning.

  • Volume per footing, total cubic feet, and cubic yards
  • 60 lb and 80 lb bag counts for ready-mix and DIY pours
  • Multi-footing count with adjustable waste margin

Retaining Wall Block & Backfill Calculator

Estimate blocks, backfill gravel, and tonnage for retaining walls.

  • Block count with adjustable waste margin
  • Backfill volume in cu ft and cu yd
  • Gravel tonnage from custom density

Plywood & OSB Sheathing Calculator

Estimate plywood or OSB panels for walls, roofs, and floors.

  • Supports custom panel sizes
  • Waste factor included
  • Total coverage and panel count

Gravel & Aggregate Driveway Calculator

Estimate gravel volume, cubic yards, and tonnage for driveways.

  • Cubic feet and cubic yards
  • Tonnage from gravel density
  • Waste factor included

Mulch & Landscape Bed Calculator

Estimate mulch volume, cubic yards, and weight for landscape beds.

  • Cubic feet and cubic yards
  • Weight in pounds and tons
  • Waste factor included

Gutter & Downspout Length Calculator

Estimate gutter length, downspout height, and total linear footage.

  • Gutter + downspout length
  • Waste factor included
  • Supports custom allowances

Electrical & Wiring

Wire Gauge (AWG) Calculator | Electrical Load & Voltage Drop Estimator

Determine the correct wire gauge based on amperage, circuit length, voltage, and allowable voltage drop.

  • AWG gauge recommendation
  • Voltage drop calculation
  • Copper & aluminum support
  • 120V and 240V circuits
  • Code-safe wire sizing

Voltage Drop Calculator | Electrical Wire Loss & Efficiency Estimator

Calculate voltage drop and voltage drop percentage for copper or aluminum electrical circuits.

  • Voltage drop calculation
  • Voltage drop percentage
  • Copper & aluminum support
  • Full AWG gauge selection
  • 120V and 240V circuits

Breaker Size Calculator | NEC 80% Rule Electrical Load Estimator

Determine the correct circuit breaker size using NEC continuous load rules.

  • NEC 80% continuous load rule
  • Standard breaker size selection
  • 120V and 240V support
  • Safety warnings for high loads
  • Electrical panel compatibility guidance

Conduit Fill Calculator | NEC Chapter 9 PASS/FAIL Estimator

Calculate conduit fill percentage and determine NEC compliance using conductor count, wire gauge, and conduit size.

  • NEC 40% fill rule
  • PASS/FAIL compliance indicator
  • Supports EMT, PVC, and FMC
  • Full AWG gauge selection
  • Copper & aluminum conductor support

Generator Sizing Calculator | Running & Surge Watt Load Estimator

Calculate the correct generator size based on running watts, surge watts, voltage, and NEC continuous load rules.

  • Running & surge watt calculation
  • NEC 125% continuous load rule
  • 120V and 240V support
  • Safety warnings for large generators
  • Transfer switch compatibility guidance

Load Calculation Tool | Electrical Panel Sizing Calculator

Calculate total electrical load and determine the correct service panel size using NEC continuous load rules.

  • NEC 125% continuous load rule
  • Total wattage and amperage calculation
  • Recommended panel size
  • PASS/FAIL compliance check
  • Supports 120V and 240V systems

Motor Full Load Amps (FLA) Calculator | Electrical Motor Load Estimator

Calculate motor full-load amperage (FLA) based on horsepower, voltage, phase, efficiency, and power factor.

  • Single-phase and three-phase support
  • Efficiency and power factor adjustments
  • Accurate FLA calculation
  • Motor load safety warnings
  • Supports 120V, 208V, 240V, and 480V motors

Lighting Foot-Candle Calculator | Lumens & Illumination Estimator

Calculate foot-candles based on lumens, fixture count, and area size.

  • Foot-candle calculation
  • Lumens to FC conversion
  • PASS/FAIL lighting compliance
  • Supports any fixture type
  • Commercial & residential lighting

Transformer Sizing Calculator | kVA Load Estimator

Calculate transformer kVA requirements based on load amps, voltage, phase, and NEC continuous load rules.

  • Single-phase & three-phase support
  • NEC 125% continuous load rule
  • kVA calculation
  • PASS/FAIL transformer sizing
  • Supports 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, 480V

Electrical Resistance Calculator | Ohm's Law & Resistivity

Calculate electrical resistance using voltage/current or resistivity, length, and conductor area.

  • Ohm's Law resistance calculation
  • Resistivity-based resistance
  • Supports conductor length & area
  • Material resistivity input
  • Dual-mode calculation

Solar Panel & Inverter Sizing Estimator | PV System Calculator

Estimate solar array wattage, number of panels, and inverter size based on energy usage and sun hours.

  • Solar array sizing
  • Inverter sizing
  • System loss adjustment
  • PASS/FAIL inverter check
  • Supports any panel wattage

EV Charger Circuit & Load Calculator | Breaker & Panel Sizing

Calculate EV charger load, breaker size, wire gauge, and panel impact using NEC continuous load rules.

  • EV charger load calculation
  • Breaker sizing
  • Wire gauge recommendation
  • Panel load impact
  • PASS/FAIL compliance

Three-Phase Power & Cost Estimator | kW, kVA & Energy Cost Calculator

Estimate three-phase power, energy usage, and cost based on voltage, current, and power factor.

  • Three-phase kVA calculation
  • Real & reactive power
  • Energy cost estimation
  • Service capacity PASS/FAIL
  • Supports 208V, 240V, 480V systems

Box Fill Calculator (NEC 314) | Electrical Box Volume Estimator

Calculate NEC-compliant box fill volume based on conductor count, devices, clamps, and wire gauge.

  • NEC Article 314 compliant
  • Conductor volume calculation
  • Device & clamp volume rules
  • PASS/FAIL box size check
  • Supports 14–6 AWG

Generator Transfer Switch Interlock Planner | NEC 702 Load & Breaker Estimator

Plan generator interlock configurations, breaker sizing, and essential load compatibility using NEC guidelines.

  • Generator load calculation
  • Interlock breaker sizing
  • Essential load PASS/FAIL
  • Main breaker compatibility
  • Manual vs automatic transfer
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