Free, practical home project tools

Measure your space.
Plan materials clearly.

Estimate quantities before you buy. Our tools show the math behind full boxes, rolls, gallons and bags, with clear assumptions and real-world reminders.

12 working toolsNo account neededCopy & print estimates
YOUR PROJECT PLAN
10 ft
Tile example9 boxes
120 sq ft + 10% allowance
Material planning

Choose the calculator for your project

Start with measurements, check product packaging, and confirm material quantities before placing an order.

Grout Calculator

Estimate grout from joint width, depth, and tile dimensions.

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Vinyl Plank Calculator

Estimate cartons using coverage printed on the box.

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Caulk Tube Calculator

Estimate tubes from sealant line length and coverage.

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Wallpaper Roll Calculator

Account for pattern repeat and whole-roll cutting.

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Flooring Underlayment Calculator

Calculate rolls from net floor area and coverage.

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Gravel Calculator

Convert gravel volume to cubic yards and estimated tons.

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Independent guides

Understand the numbers

Compare a calculator result against a step-by-step method before making a purchase.

TILE GUIDE

How many boxes of tile do you need?

A worked example from room measurements to whole cartons.

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MATERIAL WASTE

Planning for tile waste

Why cuts, layout, breakage, and extra replacement stock influence an order.

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MORE HOW-TO GUIDES

Project measurement articles

New guides are prepared and reviewed in the MaterialRaft editorial blog.

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Before you purchase

Transparent formulas, sensible limits

Each calculator uses user-supplied measurements and product specifications rather than pretending to know your floor plan, supply prices, or material yield.

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Measure the work area

Check dimensions on site; split irregular spaces into simpler sections when necessary.

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Use the real packaging

Enter coverage, package size, roll length, or manufacturer yield instead of relying on an arbitrary default.

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Review and print

See estimated buying quantities and a breakdown you can discuss with the supplier or installer.