Construction Measurement Converter

Convert construction measurements between metric and imperial units, including feet, inches, metres, millimetres, land area, litres, cubic yards, gallons, kilograms and tonnes. Results use defined conversion factors; geometry and material conversions state the assumptions they need.

What you can convert

How to use the converter

  1. Choose a conversion category and select the units shown on your drawing, tape or supplier document.
  2. Enter a non-negative measurement. For a cross-dimension calculation, provide the requested depth or density.
  3. Check the displayed method and assumptions before transferring the result to an estimate.

Important limits

Plot sizes and material densities are local or material-specific examples, not universal standards. Confirm surveyed plot boundaries and product data with the relevant surveyor, supplier or project specification. This tool converts measurements; it does not verify a design, product specification or market price.

Frequently asked questions

How many square metres are in a plot?

A plot is not a fixed international unit. Presets are calculated from the dimensions written beside them; confirm the actual surveyed boundaries before relying on a plot estimate.

Can I convert tonnes of sand to cubic metres?

Yes, if you provide an appropriate bulk density. For example, 20 metric tonnes at 1,600 kg/m³ equals 12.5 m³. Moisture, grading and compaction can change density, so verify the value for the material being delivered.

Why does area-to-volume conversion need depth?

Volume equals area multiplied by layer depth. Without a depth, the same area could represent many different volumes, so the converter does not guess one.

Are US gallons and imperial gallons different?

Yes. A US gallon is 3.785411784 litres; an imperial gallon is 4.54609 litres. Use the system specified by the product or supplier.

Does this converter provide local prices?

No. It performs unit conversions in the browser and does not fetch supplier prices or save measurements.

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