Construction & Electrical Calculators
Formula-based calculators for concrete, grading, framing, roofing, and HVAC, plus electrical load, cable, generator, and transformer sizing.
Explore Construction Calculator Clusters
Concrete & Masonry
28 calculatorsYards, bags, blocks, bricks, rebar, mortar, and grout for slabs, footings, and walls.
See all Concrete & Masonry calculatorsGravel, Sand & Stone
17 calculatorsTons and cubic yards of gravel, base rock, sand, rip rap, loam, and mulch.
See all Gravel, Sand & Stone calculatorsPaving & Sitework
12 calculatorsCut and fill, excavation slopes, asphalt tons, and driveway costs.
See all Paving & Sitework calculatorsSlope & Grade
10 calculatorsPercent, ratio, and degree slopes, ramps, elevations, and square layouts.
See all Slope & Grade calculatorsPlumbing & Drainage
28 calculatorsPipe fall, flow, head loss, runoff, and tank, pool, and pond volume.
See all Plumbing & Drainage calculatorsStructural Loads
5 calculatorsBeam reactions, bending stress, deflection, and soil bearing pressure.
See all Structural Loads calculatorsDeck, Fence & Outdoor
25 calculatorsDeck boards, balusters, fence posts, sheds, coops, and lawns.
See all Deck, Fence & Outdoor calculatorsStairs & Angles
10 calculatorsRisers, treads, spiral stairs, miter cuts, arches, and ladder angles.
See all Stairs & Angles calculatorsFasteners & Fabrication
24 calculatorsBolt torque, threads, spindle speed, bend allowance, and welds.
See all Fasteners & Fabrication calculatorsMeasurement & Conversion
8 calculatorsSquare feet, square yards, cubic yards, cost per foot, and FAR.
See all Measurement & Conversion calculatorsFlooring, Walls & Finishes
26 calculatorsTile, flooring boxes, drywall, paint, siding, trim, and install cost.
See all Flooring, Walls & Finishes calculatorsRoofing & Roof Framing
22 calculatorsPitch, rafters, trusses, roof squares, snow load, and chimneys.
See all Roofing & Roof Framing calculatorsLumber & Framing
10 calculatorsBoard feet, studs, plywood, joist spans, headers, and wood weight.
See all Lumber & Framing calculatorsMaterial Weight
7 calculatorsWeight of steel plate, bar, beams, pipe, aluminum, and glass.
See all Material Weight calculatorsHVAC & Airflow
16 calculatorsAC tons, BTUs, heat loss, CFM, duct sizing, and R-value.
See all HVAC & Airflow calculatorsExplore Electrical Calculator Clusters
Wiring & Installation
11 calculatorsWire size, ampacity, voltage drop, box fill, and conduit bends.
See all Wiring & Installation calculatorsPower, Energy & Batteries
13 calculatorsOhm's law, watts, kWh cost, RMS voltage, and battery runtime.
See all Power, Energy & Batteries calculatorsMotors, Generators & Transformers
8 calculatorsFull-load amps, speed, torque, kVA, and fault current.
See all Motors, Generators & Transformers calculatorsResistors, Capacitors & Inductors
13 calculatorsColor codes, parallel networks, reactance, and time constants.
See all Resistors, Capacitors & Inductors calculatorsAmplifiers, Timers & Filters
6 calculatorsOp-amp gain, hysteresis, 555 timing, and bandpass design.
See all Amplifiers, Timers & Filters calculatorsPCB & Transmission Lines
13 calculatorsMicrostrip and stripline impedance, trace width, and crosstalk.
See all PCB & Transmission Lines calculatorsRF Links & Antennas
9 calculatorsEIRP, path loss, link margin, noise figure, and patch antennas.
See all RF Links & Antennas calculatorsRF Components & Matching
11 calculatorsVSWR, attenuator pads, matching, dividers, and waveguide.
See all RF Components & Matching calculatorsWaves, Fields & Optics
7 calculatorsWavelength, decibels, skin depth, refraction, and beam power.
See all Waves, Fields & Optics calculatorsPopular Construction & Electrical Calculators
The most-used tools for concrete, slope, drainage, sitework, and framing, plus key electrical sizing checks.
Latest Construction & Electrical Calculators
New construction and electrical tools are added regularly, from sitework and drainage to power, generators, and transformers.
What Makes CalcFormula Different
Our Construction & Electrical Calculators use real formulas, cite the codes behind them, and give results in the units suppliers sell.
Construction calculators in 15 categories, from concrete to HVAC, plus a full set of electrical tools.
Each result comes with the formula and a worked example, so you can check the number by hand.
Category guides cite the IRC, OSHA, ADA, ACCA, and ASME rules behind the numbers you enter.
Quantities come out in bags, boxes, sheets, and tons, with waste you can adjust for your job.
No account or paywall. Every tool runs in your browser and works on a phone at the jobsite.
Results are for planning and ordering. Structural, trench, and permit work still needs a professional check.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CalcFormula’s construction and electrical calculators.
What does CalcFormula cover?
CalcFormula has two libraries of Construction & Electrical Calculators. The construction library is split into 15 categories, running from concrete, gravel, and grading through framing, roofing, finishes, and HVAC. The electrical library covers load, power, cable, generator, and transformer calculations. Use the menu or the category cards above to jump straight to the trade you need.
Are the calculators free, and do I need an account?
Every calculator is free, with no account, login, or paywall. The math runs in your browser, so results appear as soon as you change an input. That also makes the tools practical on a phone at the jobsite, where you can test a few layouts before calling a supplier.
Where do the formulas come from?
Formulas come from published codes, standards, and manufacturer data. The category guides reference sources such as the IRC for stairs, joists, and footings, OSHA for trench slopes, the ADA for ramps, ACCA for HVAC loads, and ASME for pipe weight. Bag yields and coverage rates come from product data sheets. Tool pages show the formula, so you can check any result by hand.
How accurate are the results?
The math is exact for the numbers you enter, so accuracy depends on those inputs. Material weight is the biggest variable. Gravel, for example, runs from about 1.2 to 1.7 tons per cubic yard, so a 10-yard order could be anywhere from 12 to 17 tons. Enter your supplier’s density, bag yield, or coverage figure, and the result will line up closely with their quote.
How do I find the right calculator quickly?
Type the material or task into the search bar, such as “rebar,” “roof pitch,” or “voltage rise.” If you are not sure of the name, open the category that matches your project stage. Each category page lists every tool in it, with a short line on what each one works out.
Can I use the electrical calculators to size wire or breakers?
Use them to plan and to check your own numbers. Final conductor, breaker, and protection sizes must follow the National Electrical Code edition your state has adopted, plus any local amendments. Code tables also apply corrections for temperature, conduit fill, and conductor type that a quick estimate may not cover. Have the design confirmed by a licensed electrician or your inspector.
Found an error or need a calculator that doesn’t exist yet?
Use the Report a Bug page. For an error, include the tool’s page link, the inputs you entered, and the result you expected, so the math can be traced quickly. For a new tool, describe the job it should handle and the numbers you would enter.
