Almost every home improvement project starts with one of three numbers: an area, a volume or a quantity of lumber. These calculators convert your measurements into the units suppliers actually sell by, in both imperial and metric.
All Measurement Calculators
Square Footage CalculatorSquare feet, square meters and acres for any shape.Open calculator →Cubic Yard CalculatorCubic yards, cubic feet and cubic meters for any project.Open calculator →Board Foot CalculatorBoard feet and cost of lumber and hardwood.Open calculator →
Which Measurement Do You Need?
- Covering a surface such as a floor, wall, lawn or roof? Use the Square Footage Calculator.
- Filling a space with soil, mulch, gravel or concrete? Use the Cubic Yard Calculator.
- Buying hardwood or specialty lumber? Use the Board Foot Calculator.
Key Conversions
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 sq yd | 9 sq ft |
| 1 m² | 10.764 sq ft |
| 1 acre | 43,560 sq ft |
| 1 cu yd | 27 cu ft = 0.765 m³ |
| 1 board foot | 144 cubic inches |
Measure twice, keep all dimensions in the same unit and round up when you order materials.
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