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Aerated Concrete Block Calculator — How Many Blocks Per m²

Calculate aerated concrete (AAC) blocks needed for a wall based on wall area, block dimensions, and mortar joint.

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Angle and Slope Converter — Degrees, Radians, %, 1:N Ratio

Convert between degrees, radians, percent slope, and ratio (run:rise). Useful for roof pitches, ramps, and grading.

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Area Converter — Square Metres, Square Feet, Acres, Hectares

Convert area between metric and imperial units: square metres, square feet, square inches, acres, and hectares.

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Boiler Power Calculator — kW Needed by Floor Area

Estimate the boiler power (kW) you need based on floor area, ceiling height, insulation level, and climate.

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Brick Calculator — How Many Bricks Per m²

Calculate bricks needed for a wall based on wall area, brick size, and mortar joint thickness. Standard sizes supported.

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Circuit Breaker Selector — NEC and IEC Sizing

Pick the correct circuit breaker for a given continuous load, with NEC 80% rule and IEC adjustments. Supports general, dedicated, and motor circuits.

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Concrete Calculator — Cement, Sand, Gravel Mix Ratios

Calculate concrete volume and mix quantities (cement, sand, gravel) for slabs, strip footings, and columns.

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Concrete Grade Reference — C15, C20, C25, C30, C40, C50

Concrete strength grades with compressive strength (MPa and psi), mix ratios, and typical uses — from C15 to C50.

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Standard Door Sizes — US, UK, EU Interior and Exterior

Typical widths, heights, and thicknesses for residential doors in the US, UK, and EU — interior and exterior.

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Drywall Calculator — Sheets, Profiles, Screws, Joint Tape

Calculate drywall sheets needed plus metal profiles, screws, and joint tape for a wall of given dimensions.

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Energy Converter — Joules, Kilowatt-hours, Calories, BTU

Convert energy between joules, kilojoules, kilowatt-hours, kilocalories, and BTU. Exact factors for engineering and cooking contexts.

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Energy Cost Calculator — Monthly and Yearly Appliance Cost

Calculate how much your appliance costs per month and per year based on power, usage hours, and electricity tariff.

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Fence Calculator — Posts, Pickets, Rails, Post Length

Calculate posts, pickets, rails, and post length for a wood or composite fence. Supports gate deduction.

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Frost Depth by Region — Foundation and Plumbing Guidance

Typical frost depth for the US, Canada, UK, and Europe — used for footing depth and buried water-line placement.

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Construction Terms Glossary — Framing, Materials, Electrical, Plumbing

Glossary of common construction, renovation, and trade terms — framing, materials, finishes, electrical, and plumbing. Clear definitions with categories.

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Insulation Calculator — Packs and R-Value by Material

Calculate insulation packs needed (mineral wool, EPS, XPS, PIR) for walls, roofs, or floors, with R-value estimates.

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Laminate Calculator — How Many Boards and Packs

Calculate laminate or parquet boards and packs needed for a floor, including waste allowance for cuts.

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Length Converter — Metres, Feet, Inches, Yards

Convert lengths between metric and imperial units: metres, centimetres, millimetres, kilometres, inches, feet, yards, miles.

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Lighting Calculator — Lumens and Watts by Room Area

Calculate lumens and watts needed to light a room based on area, room type, and source efficacy (LED, CFL, halogen, incandescent).

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Linoleum Calculator — Roll Length Needed

Calculate the linear metres of linoleum roll needed for a floor, including waste allowance.

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Lumber Calculator — Board Feet and Volume from Pieces

Calculate board feet and cubic metres from lumber piece dimensions, or work backwards to find piece counts from a volume budget.

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Mortar Mix Calculator — Cement and Sand Quantities

Calculate the cement and sand needed for laying brick or block, with standard mix ratios (1:3, 1:4, 1:6).

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Paint Calculator — How Much Paint Do I Need

Estimate how much paint you need based on wall area, number of coats, and coverage. Get litres needed plus can counts.

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Pipe Diameter Calculator — by Flow Rate and Velocity

Calculate required pipe diameter from water flow rate and maximum velocity. Suggests nearest standard nominal size (DN).

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Plaster Calculator — Bags Needed by Wall Area

Calculate plaster (kilograms and bags) needed based on wall area and thickness.

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Power Converter — Watts, Kilowatts, Horsepower, BTU/h

Convert power between watts, kilowatts, megawatts, horsepower, and BTU/h. Useful for engines, heaters, and appliances.

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Pressure Converter — Bar, PSI, Pa, kPa, atm

Convert pressure between bar, PSI, pascal, kilopascal, megapascal, atmosphere, and mmHg. Exact factors.

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Primer Calculator — How Much Primer for Walls

Calculate primer needed for walls, accounting for coats, coverage, and surface absorbency (smooth, textured, porous).

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Putty and Spackle Calculator — Weight and Tubs Needed

Calculate the weight of putty or spackle needed to fill and smooth walls before painting.

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Radiator Sections Calculator — Sections by Room Volume

Calculate the number of radiator sections needed for a room based on volume, insulation, climate, and section heat output.

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Rebar Sizes and Markings — US #3–#8 and Metric ⌀8–⌀25

Steel reinforcement bar sizes: US imperial (#3, #4, #5, #6, #8) and metric (⌀8–⌀25 mm) with diameter, mass per metre, and cross-section area.

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Roof Pitch Calculator — Degrees, Percent, Ratio, Rafter Length

Calculate roof pitch from rise and run, degrees, or ratio. Get pitch in degrees, percent slope, ratio, and rafter length.

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Roofing Calculator — Sheets and Area for Metal, Corrugated, Shingle

Calculate roof area and material needed for gable, hip, or flat roofs. Supports metal tile, corrugated sheet, and bitumen shingle.

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Room Area Calculator — Square Metres with Deductions

Calculate the floor area of rectangular or L-shaped rooms with optional deductions for windows and doors.

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Siding Calculator — Panels and Boxes for Exterior Walls

Calculate vinyl or wood siding panels (and boxes) needed for an exterior wall, with waste allowance.

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Speed Converter — km/h, mph, m/s, Knots

Convert speed between metric and imperial units: km/h, mph, metres per second, knots, and feet per second.

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Squareness Checker — 3-4-5 Right Angle Test

Check if a corner is square using the 3-4-5 method. Enter two sides and the measured diagonal to see the exact expected value and deviation.

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Stair Calculator — Steps, Riser Height, Tread Depth, Angle

Calculate the number of steps, exact riser height, tread depth, and incline angle for a staircase between two floors. Includes code-compliance check.

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Stud Spacing Reference — 16″, 24″, 400 mm, 600 mm by Region

Typical stud spacing for residential and commercial framing in the US, UK, Canada, and Europe. Imperial and metric values, use cases, and exceptions.

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Temperature Converter — Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin

Convert temperature between Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), and Kelvin (K). Exact formulas, instant conversion.

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Tile Calculator — How Many Tiles Do I Need

Calculate how many tiles you need for your floor or wall, including waste allowance for cuts and breakage.

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Underfloor Heating Calculator — Pipe Length, Heat Output, Circuits

Estimate pipe length, heat output, and number of circuits for wet underfloor heating. Supports bathroom, kitchen, living, bedroom room types.

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Voltage Drop Calculator — Wire Length, Gauge, and Load

Calculate voltage drop across a wire run based on length, current, gauge, and system voltage. Checks against the 3% recommended limit.

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Volume Converter — Litres, Gallons, Cubic Metres

Convert volume between metric and imperial units: litres, millilitres, cubic metres, cubic feet, US and UK gallons, quarts, and pints.

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Wall Area Calculator — Paintable Area After Windows and Doors

Calculate total wall area, then subtract windows and doors to get the net paintable or wallpaperable area.

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Wall Thickness Guide — Drywall, Brick, Concrete, Metal Stud Walls

Typical thicknesses and layer breakdowns for common interior and exterior wall types — drywall, brick, cavity walls, metal stud, concrete. Plus guidance on drilling safely.

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Wallpaper Calculator — How Many Rolls with Pattern Repeat

Calculate wallpaper rolls needed for your room, including pattern repeat and waste allowance.

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Weight Converter — Kilograms, Pounds, Ounces, Tons

Convert weight and mass between metric and imperial units: kilograms, grams, pounds, ounces, metric tons, and US short tons.

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Standard Window Sizes — US, UK, EU Common Dimensions

Typical widths and heights for residential windows in the US (double-hung, casement, picture), UK (casement, sash), and EU (tilt-turn).

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Wire Color Codes — US, EU (IEC), UK

Electrical wire color codes for US residential and commercial, EU IEC, and UK (post-2004 vs legacy). Hot, neutral, ground identification.

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Wire Gauge Calculator — AWG and mm² by Current Load

Pick the right wire size (AWG or mm²) for your circuit based on current load and installation method. Based on NEC and IEC ampacity tables.

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