Free outdoor project calculators
Eight tools for the decisions homeowners actually make: what a fence or deck costs, how much material to buy, and how many bags of concrete, mulch, or gravel to order. No account, no paywall, no guesswork.
Start with the big-ticket projects
The original three estimators, built around 2026 material and labor ranges.
Fence cost calculator
Estimate materials, labor, gates, removal, and permits by material, height, state, and gate count.
Open calculatorFence material calculator
Get pickets, rails, posts, panels, mesh, and concrete bags with a waste factor and gate posts included.
Open calculatorConcrete bag calculator
Convert slab, footing, post hole, and column dimensions into cubic yards and 40–80 lb bags.
Open calculatorMaterials, decks, and hardscape
Bulk vs. bags, base depth, and installed cost for the rest of the yard.
Mulch calculator
Cubic yards, 2 cu ft bags, and tons by bed size and depth. Compare bulk vs. bag cost.
Open calculatorTopsoil calculator
Topsoil for lawns, beds, and grading — in cubic yards, tons, and 40 lb bags.
Open calculatorGravel calculator
Gravel for driveways, drainage, and beds — in cubic yards, tons, and bags.
Open calculatorDeck cost calculator
Deck cost by size, material, height, railing, and stairs, with a DIY comparison.
Open calculatorPaver calculator
Pavers, base stone, sand, and installed cost for patios, walkways, and driveways.
Open calculatorWhich calculator should I use?
Use the fence cost calculator to budget or compare bids, and thefence material calculator when you are ready to order. Use theconcrete bag calculator for slabs, footings, post holes, and columns.
For beds and borders, start withmulch,topsoil, orgravel. For a deck or patio, use thedeck cost calculator orpaver calculator.
If you are unsure, start with cost. It gives you a range to react to, then the material tool tells you what to buy.