Tools
Free architecture tools that run in your browser
Twelve free tools for architecture students and architects: diagrams, proportion and scale, colour palettes, quick construction calculators and an architecture quiz. Free to use with no sign-up.
Browse the tools →AI tools →Diagram tools
Plan spaces and relationships before you draw.
Proportion, scale and colour
Check proportions, convert drawing scales and build palettes for your boards.
Construction calculators
Quick first numbers for stairs, roofs, concrete, paint and remodelling.
Staircase CalculatorRiser height, tread depth, stair angle and stringer lengthFREE · NO SIGN-UP
Roof Pitch CalculatorPitch, angle, rafter length and slope of a roofFREE · NO SIGN-UP
Concrete and Material CalculatorMaterials needed for concrete workFREE · NO SIGN-UP
Paint CalculatorHow much paint a room or facade needsFREE · NO SIGN-UP
Home Remodel Cost CalculatorA first estimate of remodelling costsFREE · NO SIGN-UPArchitecture quiz
450 questions on buildings, architects, structures and design in 15 topics, with an explanation after every answer.
12 more free tools on learnarchitecture.net
Our sister site learnarchitecture.net has its own set of free tools. They open on learnarchitecture.net.
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Are these tools really free?
Yes. Every tool on this page is free to use, with no sign-up and no download.
Do I need to install anything?
No. The tools run in your browser on a computer, tablet or phone.
Can I save my work?
Several tools keep your work on your own device without an account, and most let you export the result as an image or file for your boards.
What is the difference between these tools and the ones on learnarchitecture.net?
Both sets are free and made by the same team. The tools on learnarchitecture.net cover different tasks, so we list them here too.
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