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Construction
Excavation Calculator
Calculates the cubic yards of soil to be removed and the total excavation cost for foundations, trenches, or grading projects. Use it when getting contractor quotes or planning equipment rental.
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Construction
Roof Area Calculator
Calculate the true sloped surface area of a roof from its footprint dimensions and pitch angle. The slope multiplier (1/cos(pitch)) corrects for the fact that a pitched roof has more material area than the horizontal footprint it covers.
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Key differences
| Excavation Calculator | Roof Area Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Construction | Construction |
| Inputs required | 5 | 3 |
| Result | Excavation Cost ($) | Roof Surface Area (m²) |
| What it does | Calculates the cubic yards of soil to be removed and the total excavation cost for foundations, trenches, or grading projects. Use it when getting contractor quotes or planning equipment rental. | Calculate the true sloped surface area of a roof from its footprint dimensions and pitch angle. The slope multiplier (1/cos(pitch)) corrects for the fact that a pitched roof has more material area than the horizontal footprint it covers. |