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Carpentry Calculators

Stair Calculator The stair calculator calculates stair rise and run, stair angle, stringer length, step height, tread depth, and the number of steps required for a given run of stairs. By: myCarpentry.com
Roof Pitch Calculator The roof pitch calculator calculates rise, run, slope, pitch, angle, and rafter length. By: myCarpentry.com
Arch Calculator Before using this calculator, you must know the height [H] and the width [K] of the arch you want to build. You, as the designer, choose these dimensions. By: myCarpentry.com
Cubic Yard Calculator The cubic yard calculator calculates cubic yardage based on the Length, Width, and Height of a given space in feet or inches (or both feet and inches if you prefer). By: myCarpentry.com

Joist Span Table for Floor Joists Use these tables to determine the maximum span of a floor joist, given the size, spacing, species, and grade of lumber. By: myCarpentry.com
Ceiling Joist Span Tables Use these tables to determine the maximum span of a ceiling joist, given the size, spacing, species, and grade of lumber used. By: myCarpentry.com
Rafter Span Tables Use these tables to determine the maximum span of a rafter, given the size, spacing, species, and grade of lumber. By: myCarpentry.com

Framing a Floor Determine the size and length of floor joists, learn how to square a floor frame, and learn about the extra framing required for wall partitions and stairwells. By: myCarpentry.com
Framing a Wall Before you begin framing walls, there are a few steps to learn before you get started. This tutorial explains how to lay out a wall with windows and doors. By: myCarpentry.com
Framing a Ceiling Ceiling joists support the ceiling surface materials. In a two-story residential structure, the floor joists on the second level often serve as ceiling joists on the first level. By: myCarpentry.com
Roof Framing You can learn a great deal about roof framing by understanding the concepts of gable roof framing. This roof type has all the elements of the other roof types. Learn about the math formulas that are related to roof framing. By: myCarpentry.com
Framing a Door This tutorial will explain how to construct a rough opening for a door and guide you through the basics of pre-hung door installation. The framing elements and the techniques used also apply to window openings. By: myCarpentry.com

Measure Conversion Chart This measure conversion chart converts various length, volume, and weight values. The units of measure conversion are between English and Metric equivalent measures. By myCarpentry.com