Concrete Wire Mesh Calculator
Estimate welded-wire reinforcement sheets, purchased area, overlap allowance and material cost for rectangular concrete slabs.
Default project preview
15 sheets
Slab area
600 ft²
Area with overlap
672 ft²
Sheet area
50 ft²
Calculated sheets
14
Calculator
Build the material order
Your order will appear here
Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
Methodology
Transparent calculation
BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Order area = slab length × width × overlap factor. Sheets = round up (order area ÷ sheet area) + extras.
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FAQ
Concrete Wire Mesh Calculator questions
Does wire mesh replace reinforcing bars?+
Not automatically. Reinforcement is selected for the slab design, loads and crack-control strategy.
Why add overlap allowance?+
Adjacent sheets usually overlap and edge cuts can reduce usable coverage.
Does this calculate chairs or supports?+
No. Supports depend on the specified reinforcement position and installation method.