Construction Materials & Cost Database
Find dimensions, densities, structural weight profiles, and average costs of aggregates, steel rebar, structural lumber, shingles, and bricks.
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Concrete Density
Reference guide for density values of plain, reinforced, and lightweight concrete mixes.
2 items catalogedMaterial Weights
Unit weights and bulk densities of sand, gravel, stone, and building aggregates.
2 items catalogedRebar Sizes
US standard rebar sizes, dimensions, cross-sectional areas, and weight specifications.
2 items catalogedBrick Sizes
Dimensions, brick counts per square foot, and unit costs of standard brick styles.
2 items catalogedLumber Dimensions
Nominal vs actual sizes, framing weights, and pricing charts for structural lumber.
2 items catalogedRoofing Materials
Unit weights, square coverage, bundle counts, and average installation costs of roof materials.
2 items catalogedDrywall Materials
Panel types, thicknesses, joint compound coverage, and cost data for drywall and sheetrock installation.
2 items catalogedInsulation Materials
R-value ratings, coverage areas, thickness, and cost data for fiberglass batts, rolls, and spray foam insulation.
2 items catalogedFeatured Materials
Plain Concrete (PCC)
- Weight: 145 lbs/ft³ (2,300 kg/m³)
- Est. Price: $120 - $145 per cubic yard
Reinforced Concrete (RCC)
- Weight: 150 lbs/ft³ (2,400 kg/m³)
- Est. Price: $140 - $180 per cubic yard
Masonry Sand
- Weight: 100 lbs/ft³ (1,600 kg/m³)
- Est. Price: $35 - $55 per ton
Crushed Stone (Gravel)
- Weight: 105 lbs/ft³ (1,680 kg/m³)
- Est. Price: $40 - $65 per ton
#3 Rebar (3/8" diameter)
- Weight: 0.376 lbs/ft (0.560 kg/m)
- Est. Price: $1.00 - $1.40 per foot
#4 Rebar (1/2" diameter)
- Weight: 0.668 lbs/ft (0.994 kg/m)
- Est. Price: $1.40 - $1.90 per foot
Modular Brick
- Weight: 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg) per brick
- Est. Price: $0.55 - $0.85 per piece
Standard US Brick
- Weight: 4.8 lbs (2.2 kg) per brick
- Est. Price: $0.60 - $0.90 per piece
2x4 Wood Stud
- Weight: 10 lbs (Dry Pine)
- Est. Price: $3.50 - $5.50 per 8ft stud
2x6 Wood Stud
- Weight: 15 lbs (Dry Pine)
- Est. Price: $5.50 - $8.50 per 8ft stud
3-Tab Asphalt Shingles
- Weight: 190 - 220 lbs per square
- Est. Price: $90 - $120 per square (materials only)
Architectural Shingles
- Weight: 230 - 260 lbs per square
- Est. Price: $120 - $160 per square (materials only)
Standard 1/2" Drywall Panel (4×8)
- Weight: 54 lbs per sheet
- Est. Price: $12 - $18 per sheet
5/8" Type X Fire-Rated Drywall (4×8)
- Weight: 74 lbs per sheet
- Est. Price: $18 - $26 per sheet
R-13 Fiberglass Batt Insulation (2×4 Wall)
- Weight: 0.5 lbs per sq ft
- Est. Price: $0.50 - $0.80 per sq ft
R-30 Fiberglass Attic Insulation Roll
- Weight: 1.2 lbs per sq ft
- Est. Price: $0.80 - $1.50 per sq ft