🏗 Concrete / cement bag calculator

Enter slab, footing, or column dimensions to find how many bags you need.

Formula: Volume (cu ft) = Length × Width × (Depth ÷ 12). Divide by the volume per bag, then add your waste factor. For slabs over 1 cubic yard, ordering ready-mix concrete is usually cheaper and faster. A standard 4" slab needs about 0.31 bags per square foot (80 lb bags).

🖌 Paint coverage calculator

Calculates gallons needed for walls. Automatically deducts doors and windows.

🪵 Board feet calculator

Enter actual (not nominal) dimensions. Board feet = (T × W × L) ÷ 12.

Common actual vs nominal: A 2×4 is actually 1.5" × 3.5". A 2×6 is 1.5" × 5.5". A 1×6 is 0.75" × 5.5". Always use actual dimensions for accurate board footage.
Wire gauge (AWG) selector

Find the correct copper wire gauge for your circuit based on amperage, run length, and allowable voltage drop.

⚠️ For reference only. Always verify with a licensed electrician and your local electrical code (NEC / IBC). Aluminum wire and conduit fill calculations require separate analysis.
🔵 Pipe flow rate calculator

Calculate water flow rate and velocity in a pipe (Hazen-Williams method). For water at ~60°F.

Recommended water velocity: 2–5 ft/sec for supply lines. Above 8 ft/sec risks water hammer and pipe erosion. Hazen-Williams is accurate for turbulent water flow in full pipes.
🏠 Roofing shingles calculator

Calculate squares of roofing and number of shingle bundles needed for any roof pitch.

1 roofing square = 100 sq ft. Most shingles come 3 bundles per square. Add 10–15% for cuts and waste on complex roofs with dormers or valleys.
Tile calculator

Calculate tiles needed for floors or walls. Accounts for grout joints and diagonal layouts.

💰 Job cost estimator

Build a quick estimate with labor, materials, overhead, and markup.

📖 Guides & articles
In-depth answers to the questions tradespeople ask most — with the exact numbers and material lists.