Construction Material Cost Estimator
Total material budget from up to five material lines, with waste allowance, delivery and sales tax.
Inputs
%
%
Results
- Total estimate
- 3,536.25
- Materials
- 3,225
- Waste allowance
- 161.25
- Tax
- 0
Formula
Materials = Σ quantity × unit price
Subtotal = Materials × (1 + waste) + delivery
Total = Subtotal × (1 + tax)
Assumptions & limits
- Any currency — keep all prices in the same one.
- Example lines: concrete (m³), rebar (t), blocks (pcs). Leave unused lines at 0.
- Labour and equipment are not included.
Worked example
1,320 + 1,425 + 480 = 3,225 + 5% (161.25) + 150 delivery = 3,536.25.