Add up material and labour cost for jobs. TradeSet’s job cost calculator lives in your Toolbox with jobs and history—all offline and exportable to PDF.
This calculator is one tool inside the TradeSet app Toolbox: 18 calculators, jobs, history, and PDF export in one place.
Last updated: 18 February 2026
Metric units (mm/m) are used throughout, with Australian standards context where applicable.
Fast on-page input check using metric units for planning only.
Adjusted planning quantity is 111 units (base 100 with 10% allowance).
General guidance only. Verify with plans/engineer/local requirements.
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Open toolJob Cost Calculator is built for Australian tradies who need fast, practical answers while planning work, ordering materials, or checking quantities on site.
It supports metric workflows (mm/m) and helps you move from raw measurements to usable outputs without spreadsheet delay. Use this page as an answer resource first, then as a tool.
Subtotal is AUD 10,000 before margin, GST treatment, and project-specific contingencies.
Job Cost Calculator gives fast planning outputs for measuring, ordering, and quoting tasks on Australian jobs in metric units.
No. Use outputs as general guidance only, then verify decisions against approved plans, engineering advice, and local requirements.
Yes. TradeSet is designed for on-site workflows where reception can be unreliable, with calculators and saved context available quickly.
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Material Wastage Calculator
Add wastage to materials for ordering. Reduce waste and reorders.
Open calculatorConcrete Volume Calculator
Concrete volume for slabs, footings and pours. Quick and accurate for concreting.
Open calculatorTimber Stud Count Calculator
Stud spacing and count for walls. Built for carpenters and framers.
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Read guideOutputs use metric units and are intended as general guidance for Australian site planning. Check NCC/AS and project-specific requirements for your situation.
General guidance only. Verify with plans/engineer/local requirements.