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Construction Material Calculator by Trade

Choose a construction trade and calculate practical material quantities using editable assumptions for waste, coverage, pack sizes and fixings.

Best used for: Use this to estimate order quantities for one selected trade, including waste and practical pack or fixing assumptions.

Calculated in this browser. Nothing is saved by this tool.

Site assumptions can be changed by an administrator under Tools → Subbie QS Toolkit. Always check the product data and actual dimensions.

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