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All 21 DIYSum project calculators are ready to use.

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Concrete

Slabs, patios & footings. Get your volume, ready-mix order or bag count.

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Paint

Plan wall coverage, coats and the cans you’ll need.

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Flooring

Turn room measurements into flooring and full boxes.

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Paver Patio

Plan pavers, base material and bedding sand.

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Fence

Estimate posts, panels, pickets and rails.

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Mulch

Measure garden beds and work out bags or bulk volume.

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Gravel

Estimate the volume for paths, beds and base layers.

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Topsoil

Calculate topsoil volume and turn it into bags or bulk yards.

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Sand

Estimate sand for patios, leveling and landscaping projects.

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Sod

Turn lawn measurements into whole supplier purchase units.

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Grass Seed

Use your product seeding rate to estimate pounds and whole bags.

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Tile

Calculate tiles and boxes with an allowance for cuts.

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Drywall

Turn wall and ceiling areas into whole sheets.

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Square Footage

Add up areas for rooms and outdoor projects.

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Board Foot

Work out lumber volume across multiple board sizes.

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Cubic Yard

Convert project dimensions into bulk volume.

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Roofing

Estimate roof area, shingle bundles, underlayment and sheathing.

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Deck

Plan decking boards, joist stock and fasteners.

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Insulation

Turn wall and ceiling areas into whole insulation packages.

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Wallpaper

Estimate wallpaper rolls using strips and pattern repeat.

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Concrete Block

Estimate concrete blocks and optional mortar bags.

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Step-by-step planning

Real-world DIY project guides

Need an example before calculating? Learn the math and shopping assumptions for common projects.

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From measurements
to shopping list.

01

Measure your project

Enter your dimensions. Add sections for an irregular space.

02

Make it yours

Choose an extra allowance, package yield and your local price.

03

Shop with a plan

Get a rounded purchase quantity and a list to take with you.