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Roof Section Calculator
Use our handy roof calculator to quickly and easily calculate the required materials for your roof. There ae many types of roof to choose from and this calculator could save you hours!
Roof Section Calculator

Building a Block or Brick Wall ?
Calculate how much cement you will need to build a wall. Enter the dimensions (in metres) and select your construction type. We will automatically calculate the number of bricks or blocks required, plus the amount of sand and cement according to a mix ratio of your choosing. (We assume standard sized bricks and blocks are to be used. Standard wastage is 6%)

Height of Wall (metres)  

You will need to enter the required information into the boxes on the left with yellow backgrounds.
The answers will be shown in the blue boxes.

Once you have entered the required information simply click on the 'Calculate Requirements' button.

Length of Wall (metres)  
Wastage (% - Optional)  
Material Type
Total Area to Cover (m2)
Bricks/Blocks needed
Soft Sand
Choose your mix ratio
You Will Need: 25Kg Bags Of Cement

How many skips will I need ?
Excavation Length (metres)  
Excavation Width (metres)  
Excavation Depth (metres)  
Expansion (% - optional)  
Skip Type
Skip Cost  
Total Volume (m3)
Total Volume (yards)
Skips Required
Estimated Cost (£)
 


Calculate how many skips you will need for an excavation.
(We have allowed for 15% soil expansion)

Enter the dimensions of the excavation and the type of skip you wish to use in the yellow boxes then click on the 'Calculate Requirements' button. The answers will be shown in the blue boxes.


Convert Dimensions to Volume & Weight
Length (metres)  
Width (metres)
Depth (metres)   
Material Type
Cubic Metres
Cubic Yards
Metric Tonnes

Calculate how much material you will need to fill a given volume.

Enter the length, width and depth you must fill then select your material using the yellow boxes. When you are done click the 'Calculate Requirements' button and the answers will be shown in the blue boxes.


Convert Volume to Weight
Volume (m3)  
Material Type
Metric Tonnes
 

Calculate how much material you will need to fill a given volume. Enter the cubic meters and select the material you will be using in the yellow boxes. The tonnage will be shown in the blue box.


Convert Weight to Volume
Metric Tonnes  
Material Type
Cubic Metres
 

Calculate how many cubic metres there are to a given number of tonnes. Enter your desired weight and select the material to be used in the yellow boxes. The Cubic Metres will be displayed in the blue box.

 
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