AEC calculators
70+ free calculators for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals. From structural analysis to code compliance, find the tools you need.
Structural & Civil
Beam analysis, foundations, retaining walls, and earthwork calculations
Retaining Wall
Lateral force and stability analysis
Footing Design
Foundation sizing and bearing capacity
Beam Load Tool
Calculate beam deflection and moment
Column Design
Axial loads and buckling check
Slab Design
Thickness and reinforcement
Load Calculator
Dead and live load analysis
Pile Selector
Deep foundation sizing and capacity reference
Long Span Components
Structural system selection for large spans
Cut & Fill
Earthwork volume estimation
Swale Calculator
Calculate swale depth and slope
Detention Pond
Stormwater detention volume
Stormwater Runoff
Rational method runoff calculation
Manning's Equation
Open channel flow calculation
Soil Type Tool
USCS classification and bearing capacity
MEP Systems
HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection calculations
Duct Sizing
HVAC duct dimensions for airflow
Cooling Load
HVAC tonnage and CFM
Ventilation Rates
ASHRAE 62.1 outdoor air
Wind Load
ASCE 7 wind pressure calculation
Seismic Load
Base shear and seismic response
Voltage Drop
Wire sizing and voltage loss
Short Circuit
Fault current and breaker sizing
Generator Sizing
Emergency power capacity
Lighting Layout
Fixture count and illuminance
Color Temperature
Kelvin and color rendering
Pipe Sizing
Flow rate and pressure drop
Water Demand
Fixture units and GPM demand
Pump Head
Total dynamic head calculation
Sprinkler Hydraulics
Fire protection flow requirements
Code & Compliance
Building code verification and accessibility requirements
Stair Calculator
Rise, run, and code compliance
Egress Analysis
Exit widths and travel distance
Occupancy Load
Calculate occupant load by function
Slope Analysis
Ramp and slope compliance check
OSHA Safety Calculator
Safety staffing and compliance requirements
Scaffold Calculator
Components, bays, and OSHA safety requirements
UpCodes Search
Search building codes and regulations
Design & Planning
Space planning, environmental analysis, and design optimization
Area Takeoff
GFA, NRA, UFA calculations
Space Planning
Efficiency ratios and circulation factors
Facade Quantities
Cladding areas and panel counts
Shadow Study
Sun angles and shadow projection
Window-to-Wall Ratio
Calculate WWR and glazing compliance
Window Types
Compare operation, ventilation, and performance
Tile Layout Designer
Configure tiles and preview layout patterns
Wall Assembly Viewer
Preview wall construction details and materials
LEED Checklist
Track LEED certification credits and points
Amphitheatre Acoustics
Sound propagation, RT60, and acoustic zone analysis
Planting Guide
Plant requirements and spacing by zone
Color Palette
Extract colors from images and find matching paint colors from major brands
Zoning & Site
Zoning calculations and site analysis
Materials & Construction
Material quantities and construction specifications
Concrete Estimator
Slab volume and bag count
Wood Framing
Stud count and board feet
Roofing Calculator
Shingle bundles, metal panels, and fastener counts
Gutter Calculator
Size gutters and downspouts based on roof area and rainfall
Door Handing Guide
LH, RH, LHR, RHR door swing specifications
Cabinet Handle Placement
Handle & knob positioning for all cabinet types
TV Mounting Height
Calculate optimal TV mounting height based on size and viewing position
Bathroom Fixture Mounting Heights
Mounting height guides for bathroom fixtures
Grout Selector
Match grout colors to tiles and calculate coverage
Closet Sizes
Standard closet dimensions, types, and shelving elements
Lumber Sizes
Nominal vs actual lumber dimensions and trim profiles
Trim & Baseboard Selector
Filter trim profiles by aesthetic style and flooring type
Project Management
Time tracking, invoicing, and project organization
Time Tracking
Track project hours with stopwatch and manual entries
Invoice Creator
Create and export professional invoices
Task Management
Organize and track project tasks
Cost Estimator
Quantity takeoff and escalation
Crane Lift
Load capacity and safety check
Cartoon Set Generator
Create and manage early-phase drawing set outlines
Sheet Index Generator
Extract sheet data from PDF drawing sets
Project Phase Checklist
Track drawings and documents by AIA project phase
Tools & Utilities
CAD tools, scripting, and utility calculators
AutoCAD Scale Calculator
Architectural scale conversions and viewport calculations
GH Script Generator
Generate Python scripts for Grasshopper/Rhino
Energy Use Intensity
Calculate EUI and compare to benchmarks
Lineweight Guide
Architectural lineweight presets for AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino and more
PAT Generator
Create .pat hatch patterns for AutoCAD and Revit
Dimensions.com Search
Search dimensions for furniture, objects, and more
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