Carpentry Formulator

80+ Professional Carpentry Calculators, Conversions, and Complete Reference Guide
Available for iPhone and iPad

Features

CARPENTRY FORMULATOR - Your Complete Professional Carpentry Companion

 

Built for professional carpenters, contractors, builders, and apprentices, Carpentry Formulator delivers powerful calculations and comprehensive reference materials in one intuitive app. Whether you are framing a roof, building stairs, sizing joists, or calculating materials, this app has you covered.

80+ Professional Calculators across 9 Categories:

Stairs: Number of risers, unit rise, total run, stringer length, stair angle, and riser-tread rule
Railing & Decks: Baluster spacing, boards needed, screw calculations, and deck framing
Roofing: Rafter length, roof area (shed, gable, hip), sheathing, pitch-to-angle conversions
Lumber: Board feet, hardwood flooring cost, linear feet conversions, 3-4-5 rule, diagonal square
Crown Molding: Miter angles for standard and European spring angles
Joists & Beams: Moment of inertia, section modulus, deflection, max load, beam sizing
Materials Needed: Studs, drywall, concrete, plywood, paint coverage, asphalt, and more
Structural Loads: Wall loads for one-story, two-story, truss, attic, headers, and live design loads
Sand & Gravel: Volume and weight calculations for aggregates

9 Unit Conversion Categories:

• Linear, Area, Volume, Cubic, Weight, Temperature, Pressure, Power, and Geometry
• Quickly convert between US and metric units for any measurement

Comprehensive Reference Library:

• Guide to Carpentry - 11 chapters covering tools, materials, framing, finishing, and more
• Charts and Tables - 18 reference charts for rafter spans, lumber grades, load tables, and wood species
• Appendices and Glossary - Additional reference materials and terminology

Professional Features:

• Save and compare calculation results
• Share calculations with colleagues and clients
• Favorite frequently used calculators
• US and Metric unit support
• Works offline - no internet required

Carpentry Formulator is FREE to download with access to calculators and reference materials. Upgrade to Pro to unlock saved calculations, additional categories, and premium features.

Carpentry Calculator

Powerful Calculators

 

Every calculator provides detailed breakdowns showing you exactly how results are calculated. Input your values, get instant results, and understand the math behind every calculation.

Popular Calculators Include:

• Number of Risers
• Stair Stringer Length
• Roof Rafter Length
• Gable & Hip Roof Area
• Pitch to Angle Conversion
• Board Feet Calculator
• Baluster Spacing
• Deck Framing Calculator
• Crown Molding Miter Angle
• Moment of Inertia
• Concrete Required
• Drywall Calculator
• Paint Coverage
• Structural Load on Walls
• 3-4-5 Rule Calculator

Complete Reference Library

 

 

Access essential carpentry references right from your phone. No more carrying heavy books to the job site or searching through stacks of paperwork.

Guide to Carpentry (11 Chapters):

• Introduction to Carpentry
• Hand Tools & Power Tools
• Building Materials
• Floor, Wall, and Roof Framing
• Stair Construction
• Interior & Exterior Finishing
• Doors and Windows

 

Charts and Tables (18 References):

• Rafter Span Tables (20-70 PSF loads)
• Lumber Grade Charts
• Load Tables for Wood Structures
• Wood Species Properties (Pine, Southern Pine)
• Truss Specifications
• Sheave and Pulley Data

 

Additional Resources:

• 4 Appendices with supplemental data
• Complete Carpentry Glossary
Carpentry Reference Guide

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