About Homecalcly
Free, honest calculators for home projects.
Homecalcly started with a simple frustration: most material calculators online either hide the math, ask for an email address, or bury the result under ads. We wanted the opposite. Clear inputs, a straight answer, and the working shown right next to it.
What we build
Free calculators for the home projects people take on most, each paired with a plain-English explanation, a worked example you can check by hand, and the practical tips that usually only come up after something's gone wrong.
How we write the numbers
The math in each tool is basic geometry. The judgment calls, like how much waste to add, come from trade rules of thumb and published guidance from manufacturers, building codes and industry groups. We link to those sources on each page, and where a number is an estimate, we say so.
What we don't do
- We don't ask you to sign up for anything.
- We don't send your measurements anywhere. Every calculation runs in your browser.
- We don't give structural, engineering or code advice. For anything that holds weight or needs a permit, check with your local building department or a licensed pro.
Get in touch
Spotted a mistake, or want a calculator we don't have yet? Visit the contact page.
