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Rafter & Framing Calc: BuildX

Construction math
you can trust.

Exact feet, inches, and fractions - plus practical trade tools that turn field questions into dependable answers.

Download on the App Store

iPhone & iPadFractions, feet & inchesField-ready tools

BuildX construction tools on iPhone

Screenshots

Stairs to code, fence runs to the post.

Layout, material counts and a cut list with yield and drop - worked in the feet, inches and fractions you already use on site.

BuildX stairs calculator with rise, run, and stringer results
Lay out stairs to code, with rise, run, and stringer length solved together
BuildX fence calculator with post spacing and material counts
Plan a fence run with post spacing, rails, and material counts in one view
BuildX cut list export with board yield and drop
Export a cut list with yield and drop, ready to share or print

Made for the field

Start with the calculation. Branch only when the job needs more.

BuildX respects the notation people use on site and keeps specialist tools close without turning the app into a cluttered catalogue.

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Layout & framing

Stairs, rafters, right triangles, and area tools for real planning decisions.

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Materials

Concrete, drywall, board feet, and baluster calculations with clear assumptions.

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Project recall

Save the calculations that belong to a job, then return to them when the work does.

FAQ

Your Questions, Answered

Who is BuildX for?

BuildX is for people working with feet, inches, fractions, layout, framing, and material quantities in the field.

Can BuildX handle fractional measurements?

Yes. Exact feet, inches, and fractions are a core part of the calculator rather than an afterthought.

What tools are included?

BuildX brings together calculator, layout, framing, stairs, rafters, area, and material tools.

Can I save calculations to a job?

Yes. Project recall keeps takeoffs and useful calculations associated with the job they belong to.

Where can I use BuildX?

BuildX is built for iPhone and iPad, with field-ready tools designed around the notation trades already use.