All calculators

Fully working UK materials calculators, grouped by job. Each one gives quantities, a cost estimate and a shopping list.

Garden & Landscaping

Gravel, topsoil, bark, turf, decking and raised beds.

Gravel & chippings calculatorTonnes and bulk bags for paths, borders and driveways.Topsoil calculatorTonnes and bags for lawns, beds and borders.Grass seed & lawn feed calculatorSeed, feed and packs for a new lawn, overseeding or patching.Compost calculatorLitres, bags and bulk bags for borders, raised beds and pots.Shed base calculatorConcrete, slab, timber or grid bases for any shed size.Featheredge fence calculatorBoards, posts, rails, gravel boards and postcrete.Pond liner calculatorLiner and underlay size, water volume and pump flow.Hot tub base calculatorFilled weight, floor loading and the right base to build.

Driveways & Paving

Slabs, block paving, sub-base and sand.

Resin-bound driveway calculatorResin and aggregate kits, primer and base for drives and paths.

Building & Masonry

Concrete, bricks, blocks, mortar, plasterboard and render.

Concrete calculatorReady-mix, bags or mix-your-own for slabs, footings and posts.Stud wall calculatorTimber, plasterboard, screws, skim and insulation.

Decorating

Paint, wallpaper, skirting and coving.

Paint calculatorLitres and tins for walls, ceilings and woodwork.

Flooring & Tiling

Tiles, grout, laminate, vinyl and underlay.

Tile calculatorTiles, boxes, adhesive and grout for floors and walls.Carpet calculatorCarpet off a 4m or 5m roll, underlay, gripper and door bars.Floor screed calculatorSand and cement, bagged, liquid or self-levelling screed.

Plan & Budget

Compare DIY with hiring a pro, and check what fits in your car.

DIY vs pro cost calculatorCompare materials and your weekends against trade day rates.Will it fit in my car?Payload, load length and how many trips you'll need.