Home Project Calculators

Estimate materials before you shop. Each calculator states its assumptions — coverage, bag yields, waste — and cites manufacturer figures where they exist.

Paint CalculatorGallons and quarts for walls and ceiling.Flooring CalculatorSquare feet and boxes, with waste.Tile CalculatorTiles and boxes by size and grout joint.Concrete CalculatorCubic yards and bags for slabs, footings, posts.Drywall CalculatorSheets for walls and ceiling by sheet size.Roofing CalculatorRoof area, squares and shingle bundles.Mulch & Soil CalculatorCubic yards and bags for beds and borders.Fence CalculatorPosts, rails, pickets and post concrete.Deck Board CalculatorDecking boards, joists and screws.Wallpaper CalculatorRolls by strips, with pattern repeat.Insulation CalculatorRecommended R-value, depth and bags.

Guides

How to Estimate How Much Paint You NeedMeasure, subtract, multiply by coats, divide by coverage. Here is the method, with the numbers paint makers…How to Estimate Flooring for a RoomMost flooring mistakes come from measuring, not math. Here is a reliable way to get the quantity right the first…