Carport Calculator & Material Planner
Calculate a rectangular carport frame, roof covering and foundations.
Project estimate
Carport Planner
$2,928–$3,367
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Roof area
- 296.86 ft²
- Posts
- 8
- Working time allowance
- 2.36 days
37.79 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Lumber
- $1,395
- Roofing
- $660
- Hardware
- $460
- Concrete
- $413
Shopping list
0 / 7 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Lumber
Posts
8 posts
$440$55 per posts
Beam lumber
106 ft
$424$4 per ft
Rafter lumber
177 ft
$531$3 per ft
Roofing
Roof panels
11 panels
$660$60 per panels
Hardware
Roof screws (250 count)
2 boxes
$60$30 per boxes
Post connection sets
8 sets
$400$50 per sets
Concrete
80 lb concrete
59 bags
$413$7 per bags
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- This is a quantity takeoff, not structural sizing. Member sections, support spacing, connections, soil bearing and footing dimensions must come from an approved design. Defaults are illustrative.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure and framing square
- Level and layout string
- Drill / driver and specified bits
- Suitable saw and clamps
- Footing excavation and concrete tools where required
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
How to use the carport planner
Start with length, width, roof pitch (rise per 12). The result includes roof area, posts. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Measure the footprint, finished levels and access; settle the structural design before choosing member sizes.
2. Adjust the estimate
Match board widths, spacing, stock lengths and connections to the approved layout.
3. Prepare your order
Lay out cuts and supports, then confirm the material list with the timber and hardware supplier.
4. Plan the work
Plan foundations, framing, weather protection and final inspection in the order required by the design.
Frequently asked questions
What does the carport planner estimate?+
Calculate a rectangular carport frame, roof covering and foundations. The shopping list includes posts, beam lumber, rafter lumber, roof panels, roof screws (250 count), 80 lb concrete, post connection sets.
Which assumptions should I check?+
This is a quantity takeoff, not structural sizing. Member sections, support spacing, connections, soil bearing and footing dimensions must come from an approved design. Defaults are illustrative.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.