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Construction formulas
One printable sheet for 31 Construction tools — formulas collected from each calculator’s How it works.
Circle Footage Cost Calculator
Open tool →A = π r², then C = A × price.
Concrete Ark Volume Calculator
Open tool →Half of π r² times length, then convert to cubic yards.
Concrete Round Slab Volume Calculator
Open tool →Compute π r² h, then convert cubic feet to cubic yards (÷ 27).
Concrete Steps Calculator
Open tool →Sum n × (tread × rise / 2) × width, then convert to cubic yards.
Concrete Volume Calculator
Open tool →Multiply the three dimensions; divide by 27 for cubic yards.
Decagon Footage Cost Calculator
Open tool →Use the regular-polygon area formula with n = 10.
Decking Boards Calculator
Open tool →Enter Deck length (ft) board direction, Deck width (ft), and Board width (in) for the Decking Boards Calculator; retain the units printed in each label. The calculator reports Board rows and Linear feet: Rows from board width; linear feet from deck length × rows. Actual board count also depends on gaps, board lengths, cuts, and layout waste.
Drywall Sheets Calculator
Open tool →Enter Wall length (ft), Height (ft), Walls count factor, Waste (%), and Sheet area (ft²) for the Drywall Sheets Calculator; enter percentage fields as percentage points and retain the units printed in each label. The calculator reports Sheets: Sheets = ceil of area×waste / sheet area. Round purchasing quantities up and verify dimensions against site conditions.
Feet and Inches Calculator
Open tool →Total inches = 12 × feet + inches; then scale to other units.
Fence Material Calculator
Open tool →Enter Fence length (ft), Post spacing (ft), and Rails per section for the Fence Material Calculator; retain the units printed in each label. The calculator reports Posts, Rails, and Panels/sections: Posts from length and spacing; rails per section. Corners, gates, terrain, and end-post rules may require additional materials.
Footage Cost Calculator
Open tool →Cost equals area times price per unit area.
Heptagon Footage Cost Calculator
Open tool →Use the regular-polygon area formula with n = 7.
Hexagon Footage Cost Calculator
Open tool →Use the regular-polygon area formula with n = 6.
Meters and Centimeters Calculator
Open tool →Total centimeters = 100 × meters + centimeters.
Mulch Annulus Calculator
Open tool →A = π(R² − r²), then apply depth.
Mulch Calculator
Open tool →V = A × (depth_in / 12); divide by 27 for cubic yards.
Mulch Circle Border Calculator
Open tool →A = π((r+w)² − r²).
Mulch Circle Volume Calculator
Open tool →A = π r², V = A × depth.
Mulch Rectangle Border Calculator
Open tool →A = (ℓ+2w)(W+2w) − ℓW.
Mulch Rectangle Calculator
Open tool →A = ℓw, V = A × depth.
Mulch Square Calculator
Open tool →A = s², V = A × depth.
Mulch Trapezoid Calculator
Open tool →A = ½(b₁+b₂)h, then apply depth.
Mulch Triangle Calculator
Open tool →A = ½bh, V = A × depth.
Octagon Footage Cost Calculator
Open tool →Use the regular-polygon area formula with n = 8.
Paint Estimator Calculator
Open tool →Enter Perimeter (ft), Height (ft), Coats, and Coverage ft²/gal for the Paint Estimator Calculator; retain the units printed in each label. The calculator reports Area × coats and Gallons: Same coverage model as paint coverage for jobsites. Round purchasing quantities up and verify dimensions against site conditions.
Pentagon Footage Cost Calculator
Open tool →A = (n s²) / (4 tan(π/n)), then C = A × price.
Rectangle Footage Cost Calculator
Open tool →A = ℓw, then C = A × price.
Roof Pitch Calculator
Open tool →Enter Rise and Run for the Roof Pitch Calculator; use finite values in the indicated domain. The calculator reports Pitch (rise/run) and Angle (°): Pitch is rise/run; angle is arctan of that ratio. Rise and Run must use the same unit, with Run greater than zero.
Square Footage Cost Calculator
Open tool →A = s², then C = A × price.
Stair Stringer Calculator
Open tool →Enter Total rise (in), Preferred riser (in), and Tread depth (in) for the Stair Stringer Calculator; retain the units printed in each label. The calculator reports Number of risers, Actual rise (in), Treads, and Total run (in): Choose risers near a preferred height and compute treads. Check the resulting riser and tread dimensions against local building codes.
Triangle Footage Cost Calculator
Open tool →A = ½bh, then C = A × price.
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