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A little planning. A better project.

Good projects start with the right amount.

From the first measurement to the last box. Free calculators to work out the materials you need and what they’ll cost.

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31 calculators Free to use No sign-up

THE PROJECT NOTEBOOKNo. 001 / Tile
SAMPLE MATERIAL ESTIMATE
3 boxes24 tiles. 2 spare.
Tiles needed, including 10% waste
22
Example tile cost
$100.80

Illustrative estimate. Set your tile size and prices in the calculator.

Try the tile calculator

THE TOOLBOX

What are you working on?

A room, a garden, or the next big build.
Start with the material.

31 calculators

Floors & interiors

Tile

Tiles, boxes, waste allowance, and material cost.

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Floors & interiors

Flooring

Plank and box counts for your finished floor.

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Landscaping

Gravel

Gravel volume, weight, and delivery quantities.

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Concrete & masonry

Concrete

Concrete volume, bags, and ready-mix costs.

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Landscaping

Topsoil

Soil volume and weight for beds and lawns.

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Decks & exteriors

Deck Cost & Materials

Deck boards, framing, hardware, and cost.

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Decks & exteriors

Stair

Risers, treads, stringers, and a stair diagram.

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Decks & exteriors

Fence

Posts, rails, pickets, and your material budget.

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Decks & exteriors

Roof Pitch

Pitch, angle, and the roof-area multiplier.

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Decks & exteriors

Roofing

Shingles, bundles, and roofing supplies.

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Landscaping

Asphalt

Paving volume, tonnage, and a material estimate.

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Lumber & framing

Board Foot

Lumber board footage, weight, and project cost.

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Decks & exteriors

Siding

Siding coverage, pieces, waste, and cost.

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Floors & interiors

Board and Batten

Even spacing, board counts, and trim lengths.

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Floors & interiors

Drywall

Sheets, joint compound, and finishing supplies.

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Floors & interiors

Wallpaper

Roll counts with pattern repeats and waste.

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Landscaping

Sod

Sod rolls, pallets, and a lawn budget.

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Concrete & masonry

Concrete Block

Blocks, mortar, grout, and wall materials.

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Floors & interiors

Carpet

Carpet rolls, padding, stairs, and a cost breakdown.

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Floors & interiors

Blown-In & Batt Insulation

Batt packs or blown-in bags for your space.

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Lumber & framing

Framing

Studs, plates, headers, and wall framing supplies.

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Lumber & framing

Plywood

Sheet counts, panel layouts, waste, and cost.

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Area & volume

Square Footage

Measure room, wall, and irregular floor areas.

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Area & volume

Cubic Yard

Turn dimensions into cubic yards and bag counts.

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Landscaping

Mulch

Bulk yards or bags for your planting beds.

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Concrete & masonry

Brick

Bricks, mortar, and supplies for your wall.

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Concrete & masonry

Rebar

Steel lengths, stock bars, laps, and weight.

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Landscaping

Grass Seed

Seed quantities for new lawns or overseeding.

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Floors & interiors

Shower Tile

Tile and supplies for shower walls, pans, and niches.

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Floors & interiors

BTU

A starting estimate for heating and cooling capacity.

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Landscaping

Sand

Sand volume, weight, bags, and delivery costs.

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On the workbench next: Paint & Grout. More tools, same attention to detail.

MEASURE. ESTIMATE. MAKE.

Less guesswork.
More groundwork.

Useful numbers, with the working shown.
That’s the Materialwright way.

01

Measure your space.

Start with your dimensions. Choose the units and material that fit the job.

02

See the whole estimate.

Account for waste, pack sizes, and the practical details between an area and a shopping list.

03

Buy with a plan.

Check the formulas, adjust material prices, and take your estimate to the store.