Free calculators & tools
168 calculators and converters from the Dixon App Studio sites, grouped by trade and topic. All free with no sign-up; most open on the studio site that built them.
Roofing
smartroofingcalculator.com →Measure a roof, pick a pitch and order the right number of shingle bundles, underlayment rolls and gutters.
- Gable roof calculatorRoof area, rafter length and materials for a two-sided gable roof.
- Hip roof calculatorArea and ridge/hip lengths for four-sided hip roofs.
- Roof area calculatorTurn a footprint and pitch into true roof square footage and squares.
- Roof pitch calculatorRise over run, degrees and the pitch multiplier.
- Shingle calculatorSquares and bundles of shingles, with waste.
- Shingle bundle calculatorHow many bundles to order for a given roof area.
- Underlayment calculatorRolls of felt or synthetic underlayment.
- Metal roof calculatorPanels, trim and screws for a metal roof.
- Rafter length calculatorRafter length from span, pitch and overhang.
- Roof truss calculatorTruss count and spacing for a building length.
- Gutter calculatorGutter runs, downspouts and hangers.
- Asphalt shingle roof cost calculatorInstalled cost range for a shingle roof.
- Metal roofing cost calculatorMaterial and labor cost for metal roofing.
- Minimum roof pitch calculatorLowest allowed slope for shingles, metal and other roof coverings (IRC R905).
- Hip rafter calculatorHip and jack rafter lengths and side cuts.
- Valley rafter calculatorValley rafter length for equal or unequal pitches.
- EPDM rubber roof calculatorMembrane sheets, adhesive and seam tape for a flat roof.
- Rolled roofing calculatorRolls of roll roofing for sheds and low-slope roofs.
- Collar tie calculatorCollar tie length, height and spacing (IRC R802.4.6).
Decks & porches
smartdeckingcalculator.com →Size the framing, count the boards and price a deck before you buy lumber.
- Deck cost calculatorMaterial and labor cost for wood or composite decks.
- Deck board calculatorBoards and linear feet for any deck size.
- Deck joist calculatorJoist count and size for your span and spacing.
- Deck footing calculatorFooting count, size and concrete.
- Deck block calculatorPier blocks for a floating deck.
- Stair stringer calculatorRise, run and stringer length for deck stairs.
- Deck railing calculatorPosts, rails and balusters for the railing.
- Deck stain calculatorGallons of stain or sealer for your deck.
- Composite vs wood deck calculatorCompare upfront and lifetime cost.
- Deck joist span chartAllowable joist spans by lumber size and spacing.
- Deck ramp calculatorRamp length at 1:12, landings and materials (IRC or ADA).
- Stair handrail calculatorHandrail length along the stair nosing line.
Fences & gates
smartfencingcalculator.com →Posts, pickets, panels and concrete for wood, vinyl and chain link fences.
- Fence linear footage calculatorMeasure the run of a fence line.
- Fence post calculatorPosts needed for a fence length and spacing.
- Fence picket calculatorPickets for any fence length and gap.
- Fence post concrete calculatorBags of concrete per post and in total.
- Wood fence calculatorPosts, rails, pickets and cost for a wood fence.
- Vinyl fence calculatorPanels and posts for vinyl fencing.
- Chain link fence calculatorFabric, posts, rails and fittings.
- Fence gate calculatorGate width, hardware and framing.
- Fence cost per foot calculatorInstalled cost per linear foot by material.
- Picket spacing calculatorEqual gaps between pickets, with pool-code presets.
- T-post calculatorLine posts, post length and clips for wire fencing.
- Fence board calculatorBoards for a privacy fence using real dressed widths.
- Fence paint and stain calculatorGallons to paint or stain a fence, one or both sides.
Tile & flooring
smarttilecalculator.com →Tile, grout and thinset for floors, showers and backsplashes, with waste built in.
- Tile calculatorTiles and boxes for any floor or wall, with waste.
- Bathroom tile calculatorFloor and wall tile for a bathroom.
- Shower tile calculatorTile for shower walls, floor and niche.
- Backsplash calculatorTile for a kitchen backsplash.
- Grout calculatorPounds of grout for tile size and joint width.
- Thinset calculatorBags of thinset mortar by trowel size.
- Herringbone tile calculatorTile and waste for herringbone layouts.
- Tile cost calculatorMaterial and installation cost for a tile job.
- Shower niche size calculatorNiche size that fits whole tiles and the stud bay.
- Deck mud calculatorDry-pack mortar for a sloped shower pan.
- Tile edge trim calculatorTrim sticks and profile height for tile edges.
Insulation & drywall
smartinsulationcalculator.com →Reach a target R-value, count bags and batts, and plan drywall.
- Attic insulation calculatorBags or rolls to reach a target R-value.
- R-value calculatorTotal R-value of a wall or ceiling assembly.
- Blown-in insulation calculatorBags of blown cellulose or fiberglass.
- Spray foam calculatorBoard feet and kits of spray foam.
- Wall insulation calculatorBatts for stud walls by cavity size.
- Insulation cost calculatorCost by material, area and R-value.
- Soundproofing calculatorMaterials to quiet a wall or room.
- Drywall calculator app (Android)Sheets, mud, tape and screws for walls and ceilings.
- Insulation thickness calculatorInches of insulation needed to hit a target R-value.
- Wall assembly R-value calculatorWhole-wall R-value with studs, sheathing and air films.
- Reverberation time calculatorHow long a room echoes, and what absorption cuts it (Sabine).
- R-value insulation chartCode-minimum R-values by climate zone, plus R per inch and depth.
- How much drywall will I need?Sheets, mud, tape, screws and installed cost for a room.
Gravel, stone & landscaping
smartgravelcalculator.com →Cubic yards and tons of gravel, stone, soil and mulch, plus concrete and pavers.
- Gravel calculatorCubic yards and tons of gravel for any area.
- Gravel tons calculatorConvert yards of gravel to tons.
- #57 stone calculatorTons of #57 crushed stone for drainage and bases.
- Pea gravel calculatorPea gravel for paths, patios and play areas.
- Gravel driveway calculatorBase and top layers for a gravel driveway.
- Crushed stone calculatorTons of crushed stone by depth.
- Mulch calculatorCubic yards or bags of mulch for beds.
- Topsoil calculatorTopsoil for lawns and garden beds.
- Concrete calculatorYards or bags of concrete for slabs and footings.
- Paver calculatorPavers, base and sand for a patio.
- Sod calculator app (Android)Sod rolls and pallets for a new lawn.
- Sod calculatorSlabs, rolls and pallets of sod for a lawn.
- Raised bed soil calculatorCubic feet, yards and bags for raised beds, with an equal-thirds mix.
- Flagstone calculatorTons of flagstone by thickness, plus base and sand.
- Playground surfacing calculatorPea gravel, wood chips, mulch or sand at CPSC fill depth, use zone included.
- Dry well calculatorRoof runoff, pit size and #57 stone for a gravel dry well.
- How many yards in a ton of gravelTons to cubic yards, dump-truck loads and driveway examples.
- How much sod is in a palletPallet coverage, rolls and slabs for any lawn size.
Kitchen & baking conversions
gramstocupconverter.com →Ingredient-specific grams-to-cups conversions — a cup of flour and a cup of sugar don't weigh the same.
- Flour grams to cupsAll-purpose flour by weight and volume.
- How many grams in a cup of flourThe number most recipes need.
- Sugar grams to cupsGranulated sugar conversions.
- Brown sugar grams to cupsPacked brown sugar conversions.
- Butter grams to cupsButter in grams, cups, sticks and tablespoons.
- Almond flour grams to cupsAlmond flour weighs less than wheat flour.
- Cups to grams converterAny ingredient from cups to grams.
- Grams to tablespoonsSmall quantities for spices and leaveners.
- Recipe converterScale a recipe up or down.
- Oven temperature converterFahrenheit, Celsius and gas mark.
- Baking pan converterSwap pan sizes and adjust the batter.
- Sourdough calculatorBaker's percentages and true hydration, starter included.
- Coffee ratio calculatorGrams of coffee to water for any brew size.
Home buying & mortgages
billorganizingapp.com/mortgage →Payments, affordability, refinancing and PMI, with the math shown.
- Mortgage calculatorMonthly payment with taxes, insurance, HOA and PMI.
- How much house can I affordPrice range from income, debts and down payment.
- Amortization scheduleEvery payment split into principal and interest.
- Rent vs buy calculatorCompare the total cost of renting and buying.
- Refinance break-even calculatorMonths until a refinance pays for itself.
- PMI removal calculatorWhen private mortgage insurance can come off.
- Early mortgage payoff calculatorInterest saved by paying extra.
- Salary needed for a houseIncome it takes to afford a price, using the 28/36 rule.
- Mortgage recast calculatorNew payment after a lump sum, recast vs prepaying.
Budgets, bills & debt
billorganizingapp.com →Plan a budget, split bills and pay down debt faster.
- Credit card payoff calculatorMonths and interest to clear a balance.
- Debt snowball calculatorOrder and timeline for paying off debts.
- 50/30/20 budget calculatorSplit take-home pay into needs, wants and savings.
- Monthly budget calculatorIncome minus bills, at a glance.
- Prorated rent calculatorRent for a partial month.
- Salary needed to afford rentTypical rent in the 100 largest US metros and the pay the 30% rule asks for.
- Split bill calculatorShare bills fairly between roommates.
- Electricity cost calculatorWhat an appliance costs to run.
- Emergency fund calculatorHow much to keep set aside.
- How much to keep in checkingA checking balance that covers bills and a buffer.
- Overdraft fee calculatorWhat overdrafts cost over a month or a year.
- Yearly expenses calculatorAdd up weekly, monthly and annual costs into one yearly total.
Income, savings & side hustles
billorganizingapp.com/income →Savings growth, retirement targets and what side work really pays.
- Compound interest calculatorGrowth of savings with regular deposits.
- FIRE number calculatorSavings needed to retire early.
- Hourly to salary calculatorHourly wage to yearly, monthly and weekly pay.
- Self-employment tax calculatorEstimated SE tax on freelance income.
- Freelance rate calculatorHourly rate needed to hit an income goal.
- Gig driver pay calculatorReal hourly pay after gas and wear.
- Etsy profit calculatorProfit per sale after Etsy fees.
- How long will my money lastYears your savings last at a given withdrawal.
- High-yield savings calculatorInterest earned at an APY, with monthly deposits.
- Coast FIRE calculatorWhen you can stop saving and let growth finish the job.
- Barista FIRE calculatorSavings needed when part-time work covers some costs.
- Coast FIRE calculator and table by ageRun your coast FIRE number in the page, with a table by age.
Small business
expressbiztools.com →Pricing, tax and paperwork tools for small businesses and freelancers.
- Profit margin calculatorMargin from cost and price.
- Markup vs margin calculatorConvert between markup and margin.
- Sales tax calculatorAdd or back out sales tax.
- Break-even calculatorUnits needed to cover fixed costs.
- Card processing fee calculatorWhat card fees cost per sale.
- Free invoice generatorMake and print an invoice in the browser.
- Estimate generatorContractor-style estimates with line items.
- Timesheet calculatorHours and pay from clock-in times.
- Quote vs invoice vs estimateWhat each document is, when to send it and what it must show.
- Mileage deduction 2025 and 2026IRS rates, a worked example and what the log must show.
Units, currency & travel
allinoneconvertertool.com →Everyday unit conversions and live currency tools for travel.
- Length converterInches, feet, meters, miles and more.
- Kilograms to poundskg to lbs with a reference table.
- Fahrenheit to CelsiusTemperature conversion with the formula.
- Centimeters to inchescm to in for everyday measurements.
- USD to EUR converterDollar to euro at the latest rate.
- Travel budget calculatorTrip costs in your home currency.
- Exchange rate markup calculatorWhat a bank or airport rate really costs.
- Shoe size converterUS men's and women's, UK, EU and cm sizes, or size from foot length.
- Torque converterN·m, ft-lb and in-lb, plus horsepower at rpm.
- VAT refund calculatorTourist VAT refund in 22 countries, after handling fees.
- Dynamic currency conversion calculatorWhat paying in your home currency abroad really costs.
Images & files
webpconverttojpg.com →Convert, compress and resize images in the browser — files aren't uploaded.
- WebP to JPG converterConvert WebP images to JPG in the browser.
- HEIC to JPG converteriPhone photos to JPG without uploading.
- PNG to JPG converterSmaller files for sharing and uploads.
- Compress image to 100 KBHit a form's file-size limit.
- Image resizerResize to exact pixel dimensions.
- Resize image for InstagramSquare, portrait and story sizes.
- Favicon generatorIcons for a website from one image.
- Make background transparentRemove a solid background in the browser, no upload.
- Add border to imageBorders, mats, rounded corners and square padding.
- How to convert WebP to JPGChange WebP to JPG in the browser, Paint or Preview.
Puzzles & quiz games
mindskillsarcade.com →Free browser logic puzzles and geography quizzes. No download or sign-up.
- NonogramPicture logic puzzles from 5×5 to 15×15, each solvable without guessing.
- Binary puzzleFill the grid with 0s and 1s; every puzzle has one solution.
- 50 states matching gamePair each US state with its capital, postal code or nickname, against the clock.
- US state nicknames quizSunshine State, Lone Star State and the other 48, with where each comes from.
- Continents and oceans quizThe 7 continents and 5 oceans by size, depth and which touches which.
Want them on your phone?
Most of these calculators also ship as free apps for Android and iPhone — roofing, decks, fences, tile, insulation, gravel, sod, drywall, converters and bill tracking.
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