Know your numbers. Build with confidence.
Financial clarity for the business behind the work.
BuildMetric gives contractors transparent calculators for pricing labor, protecting margin, and making better business decisions.
A healthier estimate starts here
Cost is not price.
Your selling price must recover direct cost, overhead, nonbillable time, and profit. BuildMetric makes each layer visible.
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- Formulas shown in plain English
- Your inputs stay in your browser
Contractor calculators
Start with the number you need to trust
Each tool solves one specific pricing question and shows the reasoning behind the result.
Markup vs. Margin
Convert markup, margin, cost, and selling price without confusing the two.
Open calculator 02Labor Burden
Estimate the true hourly cost of payroll taxes, insurance, and employee benefits.
Open calculator 03Billable Hourly Rate
Build a sustainable hourly rate from labor cost, overhead, utilization, and profit.
Open calculatorBuilt for decisions
Not a black box with a calculate button
Transparent by design
See every formula, assumption, and intermediate result so you can explain the number.
Grounded in reliable sources
We reference tax agencies, industry institutions, and primary documentation where it matters.
Made for real workflows
Mobile-first inputs, sensible defaults, clear limitations, and results you can use in an estimate.