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

Estimate how much grout you need using tile size, joint width, depth and project area. Calculate grout weight, packages and optional cost in US or metric units.

Concrete & Outdoors

Paver Calculator

Calculate how many pavers you need for a patio or walkway. Enter project size, paver dimensions and waste, with optional pallet quantity and cost.

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.