Whole-Project Materials Lists calculators

Most jobs need more than one material. A patio needs concrete or pavers, a gravel base, edging and tools; a fence needs posts, rails, pickets, concrete and hardware. These calculators take the measurements once and work out every line of the shopping list, using the same formulas as our single-material calculators.

Each result shows the quantity to buy in the units the store sells, with the assumption behind it, so that you can change any number and see what happens. They are planning estimates: check the structural and code questions for your project with your building department.

Patios, driveways, slabs and paths

Concrete Patio Materials CalculatorConcrete, gravel base, rebar, forms and stakes for a poured patio.
Paver Patio Materials CalculatorPavers, crushed stone base, bedding sand and edging for a paver patio.
Concrete Driveway Materials CalculatorConcrete, gravel base, rebar, forms and joints for a poured driveway.
Asphalt Driveway Materials CalculatorAsphalt tons, gravel base and sealer for a new asphalt driveway.
Gravel Driveway Materials CalculatorTons of base stone and top gravel, fabric and edging for a driveway.
Concrete Slab Materials Calculator (Garage Floor)Concrete, base, vapor barrier, rebar, forms and joints for a garage or shed slab.
Shed Foundation Materials CalculatorGravel pad or concrete slab, borders and fabric for a shed.
Garden Path Materials CalculatorPavers, gravel or mulch for a garden path, with the base, edging and fabric.

Decks, fences, walls and structures

Deck Materials CalculatorDeck boards, joists, screws, footings and stain for a deck.
Pergola Materials CalculatorPosts, beams, rafters, slats and footing concrete for a freestanding pergola.
Fence Materials CalculatorPosts, rails, pickets or panels, concrete and hardware for a wood fence.
Retaining Wall Materials CalculatorWall blocks, caps, drainage stone, base gravel, pipe and fabric for a retaining wall.
Wall Framing Materials CalculatorStuds, plates, drywall, screws, tape and compound for a framed wall.

Lawns, beds and drainage

New Lawn Materials CalculatorSod or seed, topsoil, starter fertilizer and water for a new lawn.
Raised Garden Bed Materials CalculatorSoil in cubic feet, yards and bags, and the lumber for raised beds.
French Drain Materials CalculatorWashed stone, perforated pipe and filter fabric for a French drain.

Rooms, walls and roofs

Room Painting Supplies CalculatorPaint, primer, tape, caulk and supplies to paint a room.
Tile Project Materials CalculatorTiles, thinset, grout, cement board and supplies for a floor or wall.
Laminate or Vinyl Plank Floor Materials CalculatorBoxes of planks, underlayment, baseboard and strips for a floor.
Drywall Room Materials CalculatorSheets, screws, tape, joint compound and primer to drywall a room.
House Exterior Painting CalculatorGallons of paint, primer and caulk to paint the outside of a house.
Siding Project Materials CalculatorSiding, starter strip, house wrap, corner posts and J-channel for a house.
Roof Replacement Materials CalculatorShingle bundles, underlayment, drip edge, nails and vents for a new roof.

Guides

Concrete Driveway Materials List: Yards, Base, Rebar, JointsWhat to buy for a 20×12 ft concrete driveway: cubic yards and truck loads, gravel base, rebar, forms and control joints, with a size chart for other drives.
Garage Slab Materials List: Concrete, Base, Vapor BarrierWhat to buy to pour a 24×24 ft garage or shed slab: concrete in yards and truck loads, gravel base, vapor barrier, rebar, forms and joints, with a size chart.
Garden Path Materials List: Pavers, Gravel or MulchWhat to buy for a 30×3 ft garden path in pavers, gravel or mulch: pavers, base stone, sand, edging and fabric, with a size chart for other paths.
Pergola Materials List: Posts, Beams, Rafters and SlatsWhat to buy for a 12×10 ft freestanding pergola: 6×6 posts, doubled 2×10 beams, 2×6 rafters, 2×2 slats and footing concrete, with a chart for other sizes.
Shed Foundation Materials List: Gravel Pad or Concrete SlabWhat to buy for a 12×10 ft shed foundation: crushed stone for a gravel pad with timber border, or a concrete slab with base and mesh, plus a size chart.
Asphalt Driveway Materials List: Tons of Asphalt and BaseHow many tons of asphalt and gravel base for a new 50×12 ft driveway, with thickness options, lifts, the sealer for later, and a chart for other sizes.
Wall Framing Materials List: Studs, Plates, Drywall, SuppliesHow many studs, plates, nails and drywall sheets to frame and finish a 20×8 ft wall at 16 inch spacing, with the effect of spacing and a size chart.
Siding Materials List: Squares, Corners, Trim and House WrapHow much siding, trim and house wrap you need to side a house: squares to order, lap siding pieces, corners, J-channel and a chart by house size.