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BuildingCalc vs YardTally

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BuildingCalc compared with YardTally
DetailBuildingCalc logo BuildingCalcYardTally logo YardTally
What it doesFree professional construction calculators for contractors, DIYers and architects Free home and garden material calculators that run in your browser
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Pricing modelFree Free
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Key features
  • 45 specialized trade calculators
  • Real-time calculation updates as you type
  • PDF and Excel export with company branding
  • Adjustable waste factors on all calculators
  • Material rate library with regional presets
  • Multi-language support in 13 languages
  • Mobile-friendly responsive design
  • Works offline entirely in browser
  • Landscape calculators for gravel, topsoil, sand, pavers and raised beds
  • Grass seed and fertilizer calculators with nitrogen targets and N-P-K analysis
  • Fence, deck, roof pitch, paint and retaining wall calculators
  • US and metric units with bag counts and product weights
  • Formulas and sources listed on every tool page
What makes it different
  • No sign-up, no account required
  • Privacy-first: all calculations run locally in browser
  • Industry-standard formulas from ACI, NEC, and IRC codes
  • Professional exports ready for client bids and supplier orders
  • Customizable material rates that sync across all calculators
  • All math runs in your browser with no data uploaded to any server
  • Formulas and sources are fully documented and transparent
  • No signup required to use any calculator
  • Sources verified against manufacturer yields and university extension guidance
  • Completely free with no paid plans or premium features
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)130
Referring domains (Majestic)10

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