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Dev tools · April 7, 2026

MatCalc

Free material cost estimator for engineers and makers

What it does

A free tool that lets you search for materials — metals, wood, plastics, electronics, composites and more — enter your dimensions and quantity, and it calculates the real cost based on material density and weight. Save multiple projects and build out a full parts list with a running total. No sign up required, works on mobile.

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