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Free material quantity calculators that show formula and sources

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What is Build Quantities?

Free browser calculators for construction material quantities covering gravel, concrete, sand, rebar, brick, drywall, tile, lumber, mulch, and fill dirt in metric and imperial, where each calculator publishes its formula, worked example, assumptions, limits, and sources so the result can be checked before material is ordered

Vendor submission August 2026 from Build Quantities. Nate replied on 2026-08-07 saying it would be added.

Key strengths

  • 41 calculators covering asphalt, concrete, brick, drywall, gravel, tile, lumber, and rebar
  • shows the formula, worked example, assumptions, and limits alongside each result
  • cites technical sources on the full guide page for each calculator
  • works in metric and imperial with no signup

Common use cases

gravel calculator, concrete volume calculator, rebar quantity, drywall sheets needed, tile quantity, lumber calculator, fill dirt volume, mulch quantity, material quantity check before ordering, metric and imperial material calculators

Limitations to know

Reference calculators for single materials rather than takeoff from drawings or a project estimate. Aimed at small jobs and site work, so it does not scale to a full building estimate.

At a glance

Category
Cost Estimation
Best for
Contractor, Estimator, Subcontractor, Student
Project phase
Construction
Typology
Residential, All typologies
Pricing
Free, no account required

Frequently asked questions about Build Quantities

What is Build Quantities?

Free browser calculators for construction material quantities covering gravel, concrete, sand, rebar, brick, drywall, tile, lumber, mulch, and fill dirt in metric and imperial, where each calculator publishes its formula, worked example, assumptions, limits, and sources so the result can be checked before material is ordered Build Quantities is a Cost Estimation tool reviewed on AEC Hub.

Who is Build Quantities for?

Build Quantities is best suited for contractor, estimator, subcontractor, student working in the construction phase, particularly on residential, all typologies projects.

How much does Build Quantities cost?

Build Quantities pricing: Free, no account required. Check the vendor's website for current details.

What are the key strengths of Build Quantities?

41 calculators covering asphalt, concrete, brick, drywall, gravel, tile, lumber, and rebar. shows the formula, worked example, assumptions, and limits alongside each result. cites technical sources on the full guide page for each calculator. works in metric and imperial with no signup.

What are alternatives to Build Quantities?

Top-rated Cost Estimation alternatives reviewed on AEC Hub include Kreo Software, Cedar, ContractorCounter.

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