MATERIAL PLANNING, WITHOUT THE MYSTERY

Know what to buy.
See why.

Estimate paint, mulch, soil and gravel using your own dimensions. Every result shows the calculation, the waste allowance and the packages to check with your supplier.

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Transparent mathFormula shown with every result

Project-firstMeasure surfaces, not keywords

Supplier-neutralYou choose coverage and package size

START WITH A TOOL

Calculate the materials, then check the plan.

These are estimates—not a construction, safety or purchasing guarantee. Confirm product coverage and local requirements before ordering.

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INTERIOR / EXTERIOR

Paint estimator

Allow for openings, coats, coverage and a sensible waste margin.

Enter your measurements, then calculate.

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BEDS / PATHS / BORDERS

Mulch & soil estimator

Convert bed area and depth into bulk cubic yards and bag count.

Enter your measurements, then calculate.

HOW IT WORKS

A useful estimate is a conversation with the inputs.

01Measure
Enter the surface or bed you can actually measure.
02Choose assumptions
Set product coverage, depth, package size and waste openly.
03Check before buying
Print the result and confirm it against the product label.

EXPLORE THE FULL SET

More measured material estimates.

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BROWSE BY CATEGORY

Or start from the kind of material.

SurfacesFlooring, Tile, Drywall LandscapingSod, Gravel, Topsoil & compost HardscapingPaver, Concrete

NO BLACK BOXES

Every answer has a formula.

Read how paintable area, coats, coverage, depth and package rounding are handled before you rely on an estimate.

Read the methodology →

Know what to buy.See why.