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All Free UK Trade Calculators

Browse all 199 free calculators across 16 categories. Every tool uses metric measurements, UK product sizes, and UK building regulations.

Calculate plaster, plasterboard, rendering materials and more for any UK project.

UK electrical calculators based on BS 7671 18th Edition wiring regulations.

Pipe sizing, boiler calculations, radiator and heating system tools for UK properties.

Calculate tiles, felt, battens, guttering and all roofing materials for UK roof types.

Screed, tiles, laminate, carpet and all flooring material calculators.

Topsoil, gravel, drainage, fencing, decking and garden material calculators.

Topsoil Calculator

Calculate how many tonnes or bulk bags of topsoil you need.

Gravel Calculator

Work out gravel or aggregate quantities in tonnes and bulk bags.

Type 1 Sub-Base Calculator

Calculate Type 1 MOT sub-base quantities for driveways and paths.

Soakaway Sizing Calculator

Size a soakaway to UK BRE DG 365 standards for your roof area.

Fence Post Spacing Calculator

Calculate fence post quantities and optimal spacing.

Decking Calculator

Calculate decking boards, joists, fixings and all materials needed.

Paving Slab Calculator

Work out how many paving slabs and how much sand/cement you need.

Raised Bed Soil Calculator

Calculate soil volume needed to fill raised garden beds.

Drainage Fall Calculator

Calculate the correct gradient and fall for drainage pipes.

French Drain Calculator

Calculate gravel, membrane and pipe needed for a French drain.

Retaining Wall Calculator

Estimate blocks or sleepers needed for a retaining wall.

Turf Calculator

Calculate turf rolls or grass seed needed for your lawn area.

Artificial Grass Calculator

Calculate artificial grass, sub-base, membrane and fixings for your garden.

Block Paving Calculator

Calculate block paving quantities for driveways and patios with pattern wastage.

Aggregate Calculator

Calculate gravel, sand and aggregate in tonnes and bulk bags for any project.

Shed Base Calculator

Calculate materials for a shed base — concrete, paving slabs or gravel pad.

Pergola Calculator

Calculate timber, fixings and concrete for a garden pergola.

Gabion Wall Calculator

Calculate gabion baskets, fill stone and membrane for a gabion wall.

Rainwater Harvesting Calculator

Size a rainwater harvesting tank based on roof area and rainfall.

Driveway Calculator

Calculate materials for gravel, block paving, tarmac, resin or concrete driveways.

Weed Membrane Calculator

Calculate weed membrane area, overlap and fixing pins for any ground cover project.

Garden Edging Calculator

Calculate edging strips, stakes and fixings for lawns, borders and paths.

Bark Mulch Calculator

Calculate bark mulch volume in bulk bags and litres for garden beds.

Lawn Feed Calculator

Calculate lawn feed, weed killer and seed quantities by lawn area.

Pond Liner Calculator

Calculate pond liner size with overlap allowance for any pond shape.

Pond Volume Calculator

Calculate pond water volume in litres for pumps, filters and treatments.

Concrete, blocks, bricks, mortar and structural material calculators.

Paint coverage, wallpaper, primer and decorating material calculators.

U-value, heat loss, insulation thickness and energy efficiency calculators.

Wall tiles, adhesive, grout, shower trays and bathroom calculators.

Fence panels, posts, concrete, gravel boards and boundary calculators.

Area, volume, unit converters and general-purpose construction tools.

Area Calculator

Calculate areas for rectangles, triangles, circles and irregular shapes.

Volume Calculator

Calculate volumes for cubes, cylinders, cones and irregular shapes.

Metres to Feet Converter

Convert between metric and imperial measurements.

Kg to Bags Converter

Convert bulk weights to bag quantities for common building materials.

Cubic Metres to Tonnes Converter

Convert volume to weight for aggregates, sand, soil and more.

Skip Size Guide

Find the right skip size for your project with volume and cost estimates.

Van Payload Calculator

Check if your van can carry the weight of your materials.

Scaffolding Calculator

Estimate scaffolding requirements and hire costs for your project.

Suspended Ceiling Calculator

Calculate ceiling tiles, grid, wall angle and hangers for a suspended ceiling.

Garden Room Calculator

Estimate materials for a self-build garden room or home office.

Ramp Calculator

Calculate ramp length, gradient and handrails for Part M wheelchair access.

Worktop Calculator

Calculate kitchen worktop lengths, joints and edging strips.

Concrete Mixer Loads Converter

Convert concrete volume in m³ to mixer loads for belle and barrow mixing.

Brick to Block Converter

Convert between brick and block quantities for equivalent wall areas.

Tile to Boxes Converter

Convert tile m² coverage to boxes needed for any tile size and box quantity.

VAT Reclaim Calculator

Calculate VAT reclaim on new build self-builds using the DIY VAT431 scheme.

CIS Tax Deduction Calculator

Calculate Construction Industry Scheme tax deductions for subcontractors.

Planning Application Fee Calculator

Calculate UK planning application fees for householder and other applications.

Fire Escape Route Calculator

Calculate maximum travel distances and escape route widths per Approved Document B.

Minimum Room Size Calculator

Check room sizes against NDSS and Housing Act minimum space standards.

Natural Light Calculator

Calculate window-to-floor area ratio for daylight compliance.

Rubble Removal Calculator

Estimate rubble weight and skip size needed for demolition waste.

Waste Tonnage Calculator

Calculate waste tonnage by material type for skip hire and disposal.

Staircase, stud wall, door lining and balustrade calculators for UK building projects.

Drainage, sewage, attenuation and water management calculators for UK Building Regulations.

Loft boarding, conversion, ventilation and attic calculators for UK properties.

Damp proofing, timber treatment, mould removal and condensation calculators.

Why Use TradeCalcs?

Every calculator on this page is completely free, requires no signup, and works on any device. All tools use UK metric measurements, standard UK product sizes, and reference current UK building regulations where applicable.

Whether you're pricing a job, ordering materials, or checking compliance, TradeCalcs helps you get accurate estimates quickly. Results include wastage allowances and let you input your own material prices for cost estimates tailored to your suppliers.