Free Construction Calculators Built by a Structural Engineer

18 free calculators for concrete, rebar, steel, framing, roofing, decks and more โ€” designed and reviewed by a practising structural engineer so your estimates start from sound formulas.

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Engineering Calculators

Professional-grade calculation tools designed for accuracy and efficiency

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Professional Rebar Calculator

Advanced rebar calculations including steel sections, weight estimation, ratio-based quantity estimation, and comprehensive technical reference tables (ACI 318 Standards).

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Concrete Calculator

Calculate concrete volume in cubic yards, estimate bags needed, get cost & weight for slabs, footings, columns & stairs.

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Framing Calculator

Estimate studs, joists, rafters, lumber quantities & framing costs for wall, deck & roof projects.

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Roof Pitch Calculator

Calculate roof pitch, slope angle, rise & run. Convert between pitch ratios, degrees and percentages. Includes rafter length calculator.

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Roofing Calculator

Calculate roof area, shingles, metal panels, roofing squares & total project costs for any roof shape and pitch.

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Square Footage Calculator

Calculate square footage for rooms, houses, tiles & any area. Supports feet & inches, multiple shapes, multi-room totals and cost per sq ft.

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Deck Calculator

Calculate deck boards, stairs, railings, materials & costs. The complete deck building calculator for any project.

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Drywall Calculator

Calculate drywall sheets, joint compound, tape & installation costs for walls and ceilings.

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Tile Calculator

Calculate tiles for floors, walls & showers. Includes grout estimator and installation cost calculator.

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Paint Calculator

Calculate paint gallons for interior walls, exterior siding, ceilings & trim with cost estimator.

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Foundation Calculator

Calculate concrete for slab foundations, footings, foundation walls & cost estimation.

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Fence Calculator

Calculate fence posts, pickets, rails, materials, stain & costs for wood, chain link, vinyl fences.

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Asphalt Calculator

Calculate asphalt tonnage, volume & cost for driveways, parking lots and paving projects.

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Stair Calculator

Calculate stair rise & run, stringer length, treads, materials & cost with diagrams.

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Construction Loan Calculator

Calculate construction loan payments, draw schedules, interest-only costs & compare FHA/VA/USDA rates.

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Steel Weight Calculator

Calculate weight of standard profiles (IPE, HEA, HEB), custom sections, plates & tubes with material choice.

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Board Feet Calculator

Calculate board feet of lumber & logs, build cut lists & estimate costs for any wood species.

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Paver Calculator

Calculate pavers needed, base gravel, bedding sand, polymeric sand & total cost for patios & driveways.

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Who builds these calculators?

ConstructTools is built by Azeddine El, a structural engineer with more than 8 years of experience designing reinforced concrete, steel and timber structures and running an engineering consultancy. Every calculator uses the same formulas and reference values used in professional design offices, with clear explanations and worked examples.

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