Standard Calculators

In this section we have the following free online building materials quantity, volume, area and cost calculators for your use.

Please bear in mind that these are for guidance only and we cannot therefore accept any liability for the quantities given.

  • Excavated Material (also known as bulking)

    Enter the length, width and depth of excavation in metres.
    The calculator will give an estimate of resultant spoil in cubic metres (m3) and tonnes.
    Includes quantity and tonnes of excavations for sound rock, chalk, earth, clay, sand & gravel.

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  • Sub Base

    Enter the length and width of area in meters and the required compacted depth in millimeters.
    The calculator will estimate the area in square meters (m2) and provide the approximate quantity of crusher run required for a consolidated sub base in tonnes.

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  • Concrete (Readymix)

    Enter the length and width of area in meters and the desired depth in millimeters.
    The calculator will generate the approximate required quantities of sharp sand, aggregate (gravel) and cement in kg/tonnes, water in litres, or ballast (all in) in tonnes/m3.

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  • Concrete (Mix on site)

    Enter the length and width of area in meters and the desired depth in millimeters.
    The calculator will generate the approximate required quantities of sharp sand, aggregate (gravel) and cement in kg/tonnes, water in litres, or ballast (all in) in tonnes/m3.

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  • Paving Bed

    Enter the length and width of area in meters and the required compacted depth in millimeters.
    The calculator will give the area in square meters (m2) and provide you with an estimate of the building materials required, including sand/cement per kg/25kg and sand only in tonnes.

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  • Patio Paving

    Enter the length and width of area in meters, and the length and width of the paving slabs in millimeters.
    This calculator will work out the approximate building materials required to lay a specified patio area.
    Allows various sizes of slab/flag to be specified.

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  • Paving Cost

    Enter the length and width of the paving slabs in millimeters and the cost per slab.
    The calculator will estimate the overall cost in square metres & yards of any size of flag or slab.

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  • Screed Quantities

    Enter the length and width of the area in meters and the thickness in millimetres.
    The calculator will estimate individual quantities for sand, cement, lime and plasticiser (based on some pre-defined variables).

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  • Ready Mixed Screed

    Enter the length and width of the area in meters and the depth in millimetres.
    The calculator will give the approximate volume of ready mix screed required for the given dimensions in tonnes/m3.

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  • Plaster Estimator

    Enter the length and width of the wall or ceiling to be plastered in metres.
    The calculator will provide approximate values for 25kg bags of bonding, browning, hardwall, multi finish, board finish, & 1st coat render.
    Assuming 11 mm thickness.

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  • Plaster Stud Wall

    Enter the length and width of the wall in metres.
    The calculator will give the area in square meters (m2) and provide the approximate quantities of stud partition, insulation, plaster board, scrim tape, screws and plaster required for the given area.
    Assuming that both sides will receive plaster board and plaster skim coat.

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  • Floorboards

    Enter the length and width of the room and floorboard length in metres, the floorboard width in millimeters, and any wastage percentage required.
    The calculator will give the area in square meters (m2) and provide the approximate number of floorboards required as well as linear meterage.

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  • Tiles

    Enter the length and width of area in meters, the length and width of the tiles in millimeters, and any wastage percentage required.
    The calculator will give the area in square meters (m2) and provide the approximate number of tiles required.
    Can be used for both wall and floor tiles.

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  • Mortar

    Enter the length and height of the wall in meters.
    The calculator will give the area in square meters (m2) and provide the approximate quantity of sand & cement required for a general 4:1 mix in kg/25kgs.

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  • Brick, Block & Mortar Quantities

    Enter the length and height of the wall in meters.
    The calculator will give the area in square meters (m2) and provide the approximate quantities of brick, block and mortar (sand & cement) for single skin (4"), 6", 9" walls.

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  • Cavity Wall

    Enter the length and height of the wall in meters.
    This calculator will estimate the quantities of bricks, blocks and mortar (sand & cement), insulation, ties & render required for a given area of cavity wall construction.

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  • Render/Stucco Quantities

    Enter the length and height of the area in meters, and the thickness in millimeters.
    This calculator will give the approximate quantities required for external rendering including sand, lime & cement.

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  • Slate Roofing

    Enter the length and width of slate and required headlap in millimeters.
    This calculator estimates the required quantity of slates, holing and battens for your roofing requirements.

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  • Roof Area

    Enter the length and width of the roof in meters, and either the gable height or the roof fall.
    The calculator will give the area of the roof in square meters (m2) and calculate the areas for tiles, slates, felt etc.

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