HOME PROJECT TOOLS

Home Project Calculators

Plan your next project with simple calculators for materials, quantities, waste and estimated costs. Choose a calculator below to get started.

Choose Your Calculator

Pick the material or project type you are working with. Each tool gives you a focused estimate for planning and purchasing.

Painting & Walls

Paint Calculator

Estimate paint for walls and ceilings in US or metric units. Enter room dimensions, coats, doors, windows and coverage to calculate gallons or liters.

Floors & Tile

Tile Calculator

Calculate how many tiles and boxes you need in US or metric units. Enter project size, tile dimensions and waste allowance for floors, walls and more.

Painting & Walls

Drywall Calculator

Estimate how many drywall sheets you need for walls and ceilings. Enter room dimensions, openings, panel size and waste using US or metric units.

Floors & Tile

Grout Calculator

Use our free grout calculator to estimate grout for floor and wall tiles. Enter tile size, joint width, depth and area to calculate coverage, bags and cost.

Concrete & Outdoors

Paver Calculator

Calculate how many pavers you need for a patio or walkway. Estimate pavers per square foot, add waste, calculate pallets and check optional material cost.

Concrete & Outdoors

Gravel Calculator

Estimate how much gravel you need using project length, width, depth and waste allowance, with optional gravel weight and material cost.

Concrete & Outdoors

Mulch Calculator

Calculate mulch for garden beds and tree rings. Estimate cubic yards, bags, coverage and costs in US or metric units with waste and top-up options.

MORE TOOLS ON THE WAY

More Calculators Coming Soon

We’re expanding HomeBuild Metrics with more practical tools for roofing, decking, landscaping, room measurements and other common home projects.

Not sure which calculator to use?

Choose the calculator that matches the material you are buying. Paint covers walls and ceilings, tile and flooring tools calculate surface coverage and package quantities, while the concrete calculator estimates project volume and bags.