Fixture runs, recirculation, coils and cost

PEX Tubing Length Calculator

Estimate PEX tubing for home-run or measured branch layouts using cold and hot outlet counts, average run length, recirculation length, waste and coil size.

Imperial and metric Rounded purchase quantities Cost estimate

Default project preview

5 coils

Fixture-run tubing

966 ft

Hot-water runs

9

Cold-water runs

14

Purchased tubing

1,500 ft

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Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.

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Methodology

Transparent calculation

BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.

Fixture tubing = (cold runs + hot runs) × average run length. Add recirculation and mains, apply allowance, then round to full coils.

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FAQ

PEX Tubing Length Calculator questions

Can hot and cold tubing be combined in one order?+

Only when the same size and product are used. Separate colors, diameters or barrier types should be calculated separately.

Should fitting takeoffs be included?+

This calculator covers tubing length only. Manifolds, fittings, supports, sleeves and valves need a separate schedule.

Is average run length accurate enough?+

It is useful early in planning. A route-by-route takeoff from drawings or field measurements is more accurate before purchasing.