Apply wastage percentages to materials so you order the right amount. TradeSet’s wastage calculator is in your Toolbox with jobs and history—all offline.
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 toolMaterial Wastage 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.
Adjusted order quantity is 140 sheets (rounded to a practical whole number).
Material Wastage 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.
Use these links to move from guide to calculator, then continue in the TradeSet app workflow.
Job Cost Calculator
Material and labour cost for jobs. Quick quotes and tracking.
Open calculatorTiles & Pavers Calculator
Tile and paver quantities for floors and walls. Cuts waste and saves time.
Open calculatorPlasterboard Calculator
Sheets and quantities for walls and ceilings. For plasterers and drywall.
Open calculatorOutputs 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.