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Ductwork Material Calculator.
Estimate ductwork sheet material from duct surface area, material rate and waste allowance. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
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Material area
71.5m2
Estimated ductwork material area including waste.
Net material area
65.0m2
Material area before waste allowance.
Explanation
What this calculates
Use measured duct surface area and a project-specific factor for joints, fittings or fabrication allowances.
Formula
Material area = duct surface area x material factor x (1 + waste %)
Inputs are validated on screen and converted where unit options are available.
Worked Example
Example result
65 m2 of duct surface area with a 1.0 factor and 10% waste needs about 71.5 m2 of material.
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Related FAQs
Does this choose insulation thickness?
No. Select insulation thickness from the specification, thermal requirement or supplier guidance.
From Pipe Lagging Calculator
Should bends and fittings be included?
Yes. Include them in the measured run or increase the waste allowance for fittings and cuts.
From Pipe Lagging Calculator
Does this check bolt design?
No. Structural bolt design must be checked by competent designers.
From Bolt Quantity Calculator
Should nuts and washers be included?
Use the bolt count as the base for associated nuts, washers and spares.
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Calculator questions.
Does this size the ventilation system?
No. It is a material allowance check, not an airflow, pressure drop or fan selection calculation.
How should fittings be handled?
Include fittings in the measured surface area or increase the material factor to match your estimating method.
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