UC field tools

Measure twice.
Calculate once.

Free, practical calculators for planning carpentry work before you order material or mark the first cut. Built around the measurements that matter on a real job.

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Imperial · Metric · Printable

Stair & Stringer Calculator

Calculate equal risers, tread count, first-rise correction, total run, stair angle, stringer length, throat and stock sizing.

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Boards · Joists · Fasteners

Deck Material Calculator

Estimate deck-board courses, stock-board quantity, lineal footage, joist lines and fasteners with a configurable waste allowance.

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Equal gaps · Layout marks

Baluster Spacing Calculator

Find an equal clear gap, exact baluster count, on-centre spacing and repeatable layout marks between two posts.

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Built for planning

Useful numbers without pretending the site can see the job.

Every calculator shows its assumptions and limits. Verify field dimensions, material specifications, structural requirements and the building rules that apply to your project.