# Material Calculator

Lang: en-GB

> Material Calculator is a free suite of UK construction and DIY material calculators. The site provides worked, trade-calibrated calculations for building, paving, landscaping, interiors, and energy projects without requiring sign-ups or advertising.

Material Calculator was founded in 2026 and operates from the United Kingdom.

## Services

- [Project Estimators](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/estimators): Comprehensive project-level calculators for patios, decking, lean-to roofs, block walls, driveways, shed bases, and fencing.
- [Building Calculators](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/building): Standard-aligned estimates for concrete volume, mortar mix, brick & block count, roof tile count, floor screed, sand/cement mix, render, and cladding.
- [Paving & Groundworks](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/paving): Site-preparation calculations for muck away, skip hire, sub-base requirements (MOT Type 1), gravel tonnage, paving slabs, and block paving.
- [Landscaping & Gardens](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/landscaping): Planning tools for raised bed topsoil/compost, lawn turf rolls, mulch & bark depth, garden decking, and soakaway crate designs.
- [Interiors & Decorating](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/interiors): Quantities for wall and woodwork paint, wallpaper rolls, floor/wall tiles, plasterboard sheets, coving, and electrical cable sizing.
- [Energy & Insulation](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/energy): Guidance calculators for room heat loss/radiator BTU requirements, air conditioner capacity, and floor/wall/loft insulation.

## What We Do Not Do

Material Calculator explicitly does not provide:
- Commercial or structural engineering design
- Professional contracting or building installation services
- Direct sale of construction materials or tools

## Contact

- General enquiries: hello@materialcalculator.co.uk

## Key Information

- [About Us](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/about): Background on why the site exists, its values, and estimation principles.
- [Standards](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/standards): Reference page detailing British and European standards (like BS 8500) utilized in calculations.
- [Calculators Directory](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/calculators): Full directory of all 38+ free UK calculators.

## AI Discovery Files

- [AI Interaction Guidance](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/ai.txt): Permissions and restrictions for AI systems
- [Brand Guidelines](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/brand.txt): How to correctly reference our brand
- [FAQ for AI](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/faq-ai.txt): Frequently asked questions in AI-readable format
- [Identity Data](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/identity.json): Structured business identity information

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/privacy): Data protection and privacy information
- [Terms of Service](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/terms): Website and service terms
- [Sitemap](https://materialcalculator.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Complete site structure