Project calculators
Twelve calculators covering the most common home projects. Each one estimates core and supporting materials, applies an adjustable waste factor, rounds purchases up to whole units, and builds a printable shopping list with your local prices.
Outdoor projects
Decks, fences, patios, driveways, slabs, and landscaping beds.
- Deck Material CalculatorEstimate deck boards, joists, beams, posts, footings, concrete, and fasteners for a rectangular deck.Open calculator →
- Fence Material CalculatorEstimate posts, panels or pickets, rails, concrete, and hardware for a wood or panel fence.Open calculator →
- Paver Patio CalculatorEstimate pavers, gravel base, bedding sand, joint sand, and edging for a patio or walkway.Open calculator →
- Gravel Driveway CalculatorEstimate cubic yards, tons, and truckloads of gravel for a driveway, path, or pad.Open calculator →
- Concrete Slab CalculatorEstimate cubic yards of ready-mix or the number of concrete bags for a slab, plus reinforcement.Open calculator →
- Mulch CalculatorEstimate cubic yards or bags of mulch for one or more beds, and compare bag vs. bulk cost.Open calculator →
Surfaces & finishes
Flooring and tile — coverage, boxes, and setting materials.
Walls & interiors
Paint and drywall — gallons, sheets, and finishing supplies.
Project planning
Debris, disposal, and sizing decisions before work starts.
Power & equipment
Generator sizing and backup-power planning.