All calculators

Pick the material you're buying. Each calculator gives a shopping list — cubic yards, tons, bags or pieces — with the formula explained below it.

Concrete & masonry

Slabs, footings, posts and steps: volume, bags and ready-mix.

Concrete CalculatorSlabs, footings, post holes, round pads and steps — yards, bags and ready-mix.Open calculator Block & Brick CalculatorConcrete blocks or bricks for a wall, plus mortar mix.Open calculator

Patios, walls & paving

Pavers, retaining walls and asphalt for patios, paths and driveways.

Paver CalculatorPatios and walkways — pavers, base gravel, sand and edging.Open calculator Retaining Wall CalculatorBlocks, caps, base gravel and drainage stone for block walls.Open calculator Asphalt CalculatorDriveways and parking pads — tons of hot-mix asphalt.Open calculator

Landscaping & yard

Gravel, mulch, topsoil, sand and sod for beds, lawns and paths.

Gravel CalculatorDriveways, paths and bases — cubic yards, tons and bags.Open calculator Mulch CalculatorBeds and tree rings — cubic yards and 2 or 3 cu ft bags.Open calculator Topsoil CalculatorNew lawns, gardens and leveling — yards, tons and bags.Open calculator Sand CalculatorPaver bedding, sandboxes and pool bases — yards, tons and bags.Open calculator Sod CalculatorNew lawns — square feet, pieces and pallets of sod.Open calculator

Decks, stairs, fences & roofs

Deck boards, stair layout, fence materials and roofing.

Deck CalculatorDecking boards, joists and screws for wood or composite decks.Open calculator Fence CalculatorWood fences — posts, rails, pickets and concrete for the holes.Open calculator Stair CalculatorRisers, treads, total run and stringer length, with code checks.Open calculator Roofing CalculatorRoof area, squares, shingle bundles and accessories.Open calculator

Interior & walls

Paint, drywall, flooring, tile and wallpaper for rooms.

Paint CalculatorGallons of paint and primer for walls and ceilings.Open calculator Drywall CalculatorSheets, screws, tape and joint compound for walls and ceilings.Open calculator Flooring CalculatorLaminate, vinyl plank and hardwood — square feet and boxes.Open calculator Tile CalculatorFloor and wall tile — tiles and boxes for any tile size.Open calculator Wallpaper CalculatorRolls for a room or accent wall, with pattern repeat.Open calculator

Heating, cooling & insulation

Air conditioner sizing and attic insulation.

BTU / AC Size CalculatorWhat size air conditioner for a room — BTU per hour and tons.Open calculator Insulation CalculatorAttic R-value by climate zone, depth to add and bags.Open calculator

Measuring

Square footage and area for rooms, lots and any project.

Square Footage CalculatorAdd up rooms, yards and odd shapes — sq ft, sq yd, m² and acres.Open calculator