Free Construction Material Estimator for Excel (Concrete, Bricks & Steel)
Construction Calculator is a lightweight, Excel-based estimation tool designed to help site engineers, quantity surveyors, and contractors quickly calculate material quantities.
Stop doing manual volume calculations and unit conversions. This tool automates the math for your daily construction tasks, helping you order the exact amount of material needed and reduce waste.
Key Features
1. Brickwork Estimation
Simply enter the wall area and brick size.
Automatically calculates the number of Bricks, volume of Mortar, and bags of Cement required.
2. Concrete Quantities
Calculate materials for slabs, columns, and footings.
Outputs total volume and the required breakdown of Cement, Sand, and Aggregate based on your mix ratio.
3. Plastering
Estimate the mortar volume and cement bags needed for internal and external wall plastering.
4. Steel Reinforcement
Instantly calculate the Total Weight of steel bars based on diameter and length—essential for bar bending schedules and ordering.
System Requirements
Operating System: Microsoft Windows (Note: This tool uses VBA and has not been tested on macOS).
Software: Microsoft Excel 2010 or newer (Macros must be enabled).
How to Use the Construction Calculator
I have recorded a quick demo showing how to use each section of the calculator to perform a full takeoff.
Watch the video tutorial HERE ON YOUTUBE
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