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Money-saving, time-saving, easy-to-use Building Materials Estimating Calculator

The Material Estimator is designed for contractors, trades people and estimating professionals who need to estimate materials and costs for concrete, fences, decks, bricks, tile, flooring, gravel, painting, drywall and paneling and more. It helps users quickly and easily calculate material costs and allowances and get exactly the materials they need. Reducing estimating errors will save time and money.

  • Works directly in feet, inches, fractions, yards, and meters - including square and cubic formats
  • Convert between all standard building math dimensions
  • Define and store values for materials such as grout, tile, custom tiles, fence post spacing, board width, bags of concrete, paint coverage and more
  • Calculate studs, board feet and cost per unit
  • Quick linear, area and volume calculations
  • Solar/battery dual power

Learn more about this product here: Material Estimator Intro and How To Use

It helps you find instant solutions for

  • Tile
  • Custom tiles
  • Flooring
  • Drywall and paneling
  • Decks
  • Fencing
  • Studs and on-center spacing
  • Concrete
  • Blocks and bricks
  • Paint and gravel

Time-saving utilities include

  • Works directly in feet, inches, fractions, yards and meters - including square and cubic formats
  • Quickly and accurately find material requirements for studs, 4x8, 4x9, 4x10, 4x12 sheets, board feet, floor tiles, blocks, bricks, gravel, and paint
  • Board feet and cost per unit functions estimate material costs instantly
  • Easily calculate material costs and allowances using cost and percent (%) functions
  • Store your measurements to instantly get accurate material estimates for your jobs and projects
  • Time-saving utility functions: +, -, +/-, ×, ÷, %, π, 1/x, x2, and √
  • Works as a standard calculator, Memory and Auto Shut-Off, paperless tape function
  • Dual power-solar and battery

Includes

  • 360-degree protective hard cover
  • Easy-to-follow English/Spanish Pocket Reference Guide
  • CR-2016 long-life battery
  • One-year warranty

Tech Specs

Size

  • 5.7" x 3.0" x 0.65" (145mm x 76mm x 17mm)

Product Weight

  • 4.15 oz. (118 grams)

Power

  • Dual-powered: Solar and one 3-volt CR2016 long-life battery

Display Type

  • LCD: 11 Digits (7 normal, 4 Fractions)

Display Dimensions

  • 0.73" x 2.56" (19 mm x 65 mm)

Accuracy

  • 12 digit internal accuracy

Words from our fantastic customers.

Still not convinced? Check out our reviews!

Amy S.

High School Math Teacher

I have ordered calculators from Underwood Distributing for so many years that I have last track of the time. They are always quick to answer my emails and they get the product I need shipped out asap! 10/10

Mandee P.

Middle School Math Teacher

I teach middle school and wanted reliable calculators, at a good priced, and in a distinct color so everyone knows who they belong to. They were well-packed and arrived quickly! I am so pleased with my purchase and will keep this company in mind for future needs.

Math Teacher

Fort Zumwalt School District

My current order of graphing calculators was placed and ordered so quickly. Underwood Distributing Company made this process easy and I appreciate the timeliness along with the great price.

Underwood Distributing Co.

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Please include your order number and the change or cancellation you need. We're a small, flexible business and will do everything we can to accommodate your request before your order ships. Once an order has shipped, it cannot be cancelled, and you would need to follow our standard return process instead.