Material estimating calculators

Material estimators / US units

Know how much to buy before you go.

Concrete, soil, drywall and pavers. Type your dimensions, get the quantity instantly. No sign-up, no waiting.

Example · concrete slab
Length
12 ft
Width
10 ft
Thickness
4 in
Volume 1.48yd³ 40.00 ft³ before any waste allowance
Plain arithmetic: 12 × 10 × (4 ÷ 12) = 40 ft³, then ÷ 27.
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01

Concrete slab

Cubic yards for patios, pads and footings, with a diagram of what you entered.

yd³ · ft³
02

Concrete bags

How many bags, by bag size.

bags
03

Topsoil

Yards of soil for a bed or lawn.

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04

Drywall

Sheets for walls and ceilings.

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05

Pavers

Count and pallets for a patio or path.

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Concrete slab · 12 ft × 10 ft × 4 in
StepValueUnit
Length12.00ft
Width10.00ft
Thickness (in ÷ 12)0.33ft
Volume40.00ft³
Volume ÷ 271.48yd³
Good to know

Results are estimates for planning purchases. Order a little extra, and check local codes and your supplier’s specs for structural work.