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Foundation calculator
Concrete slab estimate
ft
ft
in
Typical: 10%
%
Order approximately
3.26 yd³
80 lb bags
147
60 lb bags
196
Formula: length × width × (thickness ÷ 12) ÷ 27, plus 10% allowance. Round up before purchasing.
Six launch tools
The jobs people calculate every week.
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Concrete slab
Cubic yards and bag counts for slabs and pads.
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Interior paint
Gallons for walls, coats, doors, and windows.
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Flooring
Floor area, waste, and carton count.
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Drywall sheets
Sheet count for walls with a waste buffer.
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Mulch
Cubic yards and bags for landscape beds.
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Tile
Tile count and boxes with cut waste included.
The BuildWise difference
A clearer path from measurements to materials.
BuildWise keeps every estimate inspectable: enter the dimensions, review the formula, and see the waste and package assumptions before you buy.
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Use your exact dimensions and adjust the waste allowance for the job.
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Review the buy list
Check the transparent formula, total quantity, waste buffer, and package count.