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Trades tools

Quick, accurate calculators for plumbing and construction — big buttons, no sign-up, and the code reference right on the page. Built for a phone in a dusty hand.

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Drain pipe slope calculator

Total fall to the nearest 1/16" for any run, pass/fail against IPC minimums, and fall marks every 5 feet for your string line.

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Fixture unit (DFU) sizing

Add up fixtures and get the drain size they need.

In the forge

Water heater sizing

First-hour rating for tank heaters and GPM for tankless, from the household's peak use.

In the forge

Job pricing & markup

Markup vs margin, labor burden and the real hourly rate behind a bid.