A guide to choosing

Property and home-project tools

A material estimate starts with your measurements and a clear formula. These tools provide planning figures, not structural design, product recommendations or construction approval.

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Estimate paint before buying

Use the paint quantity calculator to turn measured wall dimensions, door and window openings, coverage and coats into a litre and tin estimate. Check the paint label and add an allowance for the actual surface before ordering.

Estimate concrete for a form

Use the concrete volume calculator to add rectangular or cylindrical components, apply one visible allowance and compare separately labelled ready-mix or bag estimates. Confirm measurements and supplier requirements before ordering.

All available Property and home-project tools

Before you start

An estimate is not a specification

Concrete volume does not determine reinforcement, strength, footing design, site preparation or regulatory approval. Use a qualified professional for those decisions.

Measure before applying an allowance

Record each form's actual length, width, depth or diameter first. An allowance is a planning adjustment for the total material estimate, not a substitute for checking dimensions or a supplier's ordering rules.

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