Calculators for home and property projects
Plain, free calculators that give you a quantity you can take to a supplier. No sign-up.
Materials
Gravel CalculatorCubic yards, tons and cost for a driveway, path or base.Pea Gravel CalculatorCubic yards and tons of pea gravel for paths and patios.Crushed Stone CalculatorCubic yards and tons of crushed stone for bases and paths.Sand CalculatorCubic yards and tons of sand for paver bedding and fill.Topsoil CalculatorCubic yards of topsoil for lawns, gardens and raised beds.Mulch CalculatorCubic yards and number of bags for garden beds and trees.Flooring CalculatorHow many boxes of flooring you need, with a waste allowance.
Property investing
Rental Property CalculatorMonthly cash flow, cap rate and cash-on-cash return for a rental.DSCR CalculatorDoes the rent cover the loan? DSCR and largest loan at a target.House Flip CalculatorNet profit, return on cash and a 70% rule check for a flip.
Guides
How Many Bags of Mulch in a Cubic Yard?13.5 two-cubic-foot bags or 9 three-cubic-foot bags, and how to work out your bed.How Much Gravel Do I Need for a Driveway?Yards and tons for common driveway sizes, typical depths and how to work out yours.How Much Extra Flooring Should I Buy?Waste allowances by flooring type and layout, and why whole boxes matter.What Is a Good Cap Rate? How to Judge OneWhat a cap rate is, how to judge one, and how it differs from cash-on-cash return.How to Calculate Rental Property Cash FlowStep by step from rent to net operating income to cash flow.The 70% Rule in House Flipping ExplainedThe formula, an example, where it falls short and how to check it against full costs.