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Most calculators stop at a number. DIYGauge turns your measurements into a live project plan while you work, so you can see the space change before you buy materials.
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Choose a project area and jump straight to the calculators you need.
Measure & Plan
Measure rooms, walls, ceilings, volume, slope and core project dimensions.
6 calculatorsPaint & Walls
Estimate paint, primer, wallpaper, wall panels, trim and finishing materials.
5 calculatorsFlooring & Tile
Plan tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, carpet, grout and mortar quantities.
8 calculatorsConcrete & Masonry
Calculate concrete, slabs, bags, footings, brick, block and mortar.
7 calculatorsRoofing & Exterior
Estimate roofing, shingles, siding, gutters and exterior materials.
7 calculatorsDecks & Fences
Plan deck boards, joists, railings, fences, posts, pickets and gates.
8 calculatorsLandscaping & Yard
Estimate mulch, gravel, soil, pavers, sod, seed and landscape materials.
7 calculatorsLumber & Carpentry
Calculate lumber, board feet, studs, plywood, molding and stairs.
6 calculatorsDrywall & Insulation
Estimate drywall, compound, screws, insulation and ceiling materials.
6 calculatorsKitchen & Bathroom
Plan countertops, backsplashes, showers, tile and bathroom flooring.
5 calculatorsPopular project calculators
Fast estimates for the projects homeowners plan most often.
Paint Calculator
Estimate paint quantity and cost from a known surface area, coats and product coverage.
Tile Calculator
Estimate tile count, boxes, waste and material cost.
Concrete Calculator
Calculate concrete volume in cubic yards and estimated cost.
Flooring Calculator
Estimate flooring area, waste, packages and cost.
Gravel Calculator
Estimate gravel volume, tons and material cost.
Drywall Calculator
Estimate drywall for room walls and an optional ceiling, including openings and waste.
Roofing Calculator
Estimate sloped roof area, roofing squares and approximate shingle bundles.
Fence Calculator
Estimate fence posts, panels or pickets and material cost.
Deck Calculator
Estimate deck area, boards, joists and material cost.
Mulch Calculator
Estimate mulch volume in cubic yards and bags.
Square Footage Calculator
Calculate floor or surface area from length and width.
Paver Calculator
Estimate paver quantity, waste, pallets and cost.
Keep the whole project in one place.
Save estimates from different calculators into one project. Paint, flooring, drywall, fencing—DIYGauge keeps the numbers together while you plan.
Open My ProjectFrom measurements to a shopping number.
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Add dimensions, material sizes, coverage and any waste allowance.
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Get quantities, recommended purchase amounts, assumptions and cost.
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