Construction & Building Materials Calculators

Construction & Building Materials Calculators

Use our easy calculators to estimate building materials costs

The first step in estimating building materials costs is determining the exact amount of building materials your project will require. CEMEX USA has made it easier to navigate this crucial step by providing several building materials calculators that can help you determine exactly how much concrete, aggregates/asphalt, and block building material you will need.

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Aggregates + Asphalt Materials Calculator

The Tonnage Calculator will estimate the approximate tonnage of aggregates and asphalt needed for your project, as well as the volume of dirt to be removed.

To use the calculator:

  • Choose units of measure: English or Metric.
  • Enter the width, length, and thickness of the project.
  • Select whether you are measuring thickness in feet or inches.
  • Click Calculate.

The Tonnage calculator

Choose Units: English   Metric
Length:
Width:
Paving Thickness:
Compacted Stone Depth:
Depth of Dirt to be Removed:
Area =
Asphalt =
Stone =
Dirt =
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Block Calculator

Use the block calculators below to calculate the amount of materials needed.

Block required

Length (ft):
Height (ft):
Total Block Required =

(add approx. 5% to the total for waste)

Sand amount needed for block count

Block count:
Sand (tons) Required =

(add ½ yard to the total amount you will need)

Block fill

Block count:
Block Size
6" 8" 12"
Cubic Yard Required =

(add ½ yard to the total amount you will need)

Mortar bags needed for block count

Block count:
Mortar Bags Required =

(add approx. 5% to the total for waste)

Wall reinforcing (Ladder or Truss type)

Block count:
L.F. Type
16" 24"
Linear Feet Required =

(add approx. 5% to the total for waste)

Zonolite type fill

Wall (sq ft)
Block Size
8 inch 12 inch
Bags Required =

(add approx. 5% to the total for waste)