Construction Guides
Construction Calculation Guides
Practical guides to help you understand common construction calculations before using a calculator.
Popular Guides
Learn the calculation method, then use the relevant calculator.
CONCRETE
Concrete Volume Guide
Learn how to calculate concrete volume for slabs, beams and columns.
BRICK
Brick Calculation Guide
Learn how to estimate bricks required for a wall using its dimensions and brick size.
STEEL
Steel Weight Guide
Learn how to calculate steel bar weight using diameter and length.
Why use a construction guide?
Understanding the formula helps you check your measurements, avoid common mistakes and use construction calculators with confidence.
Understand the formula
Learn which measurements are required and how they are used.
Follow an example
See how the calculation works with practical measurements.
Use the calculator
Apply what you learned using the relevant CornerSpan tool.
Construction Calculators
Ready to calculate? Open a calculator directly.