Home & DIY
Estimate the materials, energy and measurements you need for everyday home improvement projects.
Paint Calculator
Estimate wall area and the paint needed for one or more coats, including an allowance for paint lost to spills and touch-ups.
Flooring Calculator
Estimate the floor area for one or more rooms, add a cutting-waste allowance and calculate how many flooring packs to buy.
Tile Calculator
Calculate the number of floor tiles and boxes needed from room size, tile dimensions, box quantity and a cutting-waste allowance.
Concrete Calculator
Estimate concrete volume and the number of ready-mix bags for a rectangular slab, footing or post base.
Gravel Calculator
Estimate the gravel volume for a rectangular area from its length, width and planned depth, with an optional extra allowance.
Mulch Calculator
Work out the volume of mulch needed to cover a garden bed at your chosen depth, including an optional extra allowance.
Soil Calculator
Estimate the amount of topsoil or garden soil needed to fill a rectangular bed or raised planter.
Wallpaper Calculator
Estimate wallpaper rolls from wall dimensions and roll size, with extra material for matching a repeating pattern.
Roofing Calculator
Estimate roof covering area from roof length, sloped length, roof sections and a waste allowance.
BTU Heating Calculator
Estimate the heating output in watts and BTU per hour from room floor area and an adjustable heat-load assumption.
Air Conditioner Size Calculator
Estimate a room air conditioner size in BTU per hour and cooling tons from room area, sun exposure and occupancy.
Electricity Cost Calculator
Estimate monthly energy use and electricity cost for an appliance from its wattage, daily use and your price per kilowatt-hour.
Solar Panel Calculator
Estimate a solar array size and panel count from monthly electricity use, peak sun hours, system efficiency and panel wattage.
Water Tank Calculator
Calculate the capacity of a rectangular or cylindrical water tank from its internal dimensions.
Room Area Calculator
Calculate the floor area and combined perimeter for one or more rectangular rooms in metric or imperial units.
Practical calculators for home projects
Planning a renovation or garden project starts with a few measurements. These calculators help estimate paint, flooring, tile, concrete, gravel, mulch, soil and wallpaper, and make quick checks for room area, roofing, heating, air conditioning, electricity, solar panels and tank capacity.
Treat material quantities and energy sizing as planning estimates. Room shapes, product coverage, installation waste, building insulation and local codes can change what you need. Check product specifications and consult a qualified professional before ordering materials or sizing a heating or electrical system.