Tools API

Use the same contracts in UI and automation.

Every tool on this page is callable through `POST /api/tools/{toolSlug}` with strict input validation and structured error responses.

metal-calculators

Metal Weight Workbench

One calculator for plate, bar, pipe, and structural section checks.

POST /api/tools/metal-weight

version 2.0.0freelive

metal-calculators

Plate Weight Calculator

Calculate plate weight, area, and volume from dimensions and grade.

POST /api/tools/metal-plate-weight

version 3.0.0freelive

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Bar Weight Calculator

Round, square, and hex bar weight with instant surface area outputs.

POST /api/tools/metal-bar-weight

version 3.0.0freelive

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Pipe Weight Calculator

OD/wall/length-based pipe weight for fabrication and freight planning.

POST /api/tools/metal-pipe-weight

version 3.0.0freelive

metal-calculators

Beam Weight Calculator

AISC beam designation weight checks with quick area approximation.

POST /api/tools/metal-beam-weight

version 2.0.0freelive

metal-calculators

Channel Weight Calculator

C-channel weight and surface checks from designation and member length.

POST /api/tools/metal-channel-weight

version 2.0.0freelive

metal-calculators

Angle Weight Calculator

L-angle section weight and area checks from designation and run length.

POST /api/tools/metal-angle-weight

version 2.0.0freelive

pipe-tools

Pipe Offset Calculator

Travel and run values from offset geometry and fitting allowance.

POST /api/tools/pipe-offset

version 2.0.0freelive

pipe-tools

Rolling Offset Calculator

True offset and travel for multi-plane pipe routing.

POST /api/tools/pipe-rolling-offset

version 2.0.0freelive

pipe-tools

Mitered Joint Calculator

Cut angle, setback, and long-point values for mitered pipe joints.

POST /api/tools/pipe-mitered-joint

version 2.0.0freelive

pipe-tools

Fitting Allowance Calculator

Centerline cut length from fitting takeout and count.

POST /api/tools/pipe-fitting-allowance

version 2.0.0freelive

pipe-tools

Flange Dimensions Lookup

Fast ASME B16.5 flange dimensions for common sizes and classes.

POST /api/tools/pipe-flange-dimensions

version 2.0.0freelive

converters

Length Converter

Convert length units across metric and imperial systems.

POST /api/tools/convert-length

version 2.0.0freelive

converters

Weight Converter

Convert mass/weight units for estimating and logistics.

POST /api/tools/convert-weight

version 2.0.0freelive

converters

Pressure Converter

Convert pressure values between psi, bar, kPa, MPa, and Pa.

POST /api/tools/convert-pressure

version 2.0.0freelive

converters

Temperature Converter

Convert temperature values between C, F, and K.

POST /api/tools/convert-temperature

version 2.0.0freelive

converters

Volume Converter

Convert volume across liter, cubic, and US gallon units.

POST /api/tools/convert-volume

version 2.0.0freelive

converters

Area Converter

Convert area values for coating, flooring, and planning.

POST /api/tools/convert-area

version 2.0.0freelive

load-capacity

Beam Deflection Estimate

Uniform-load beam deflection estimate for early engineering checks.

POST /api/tools/load-beam-deflection

version 2.0.0freelive

load-capacity

Barge Stability Estimate

Initial GM estimate for box-barge geometry and KG assumptions.

POST /api/tools/load-barge-stability

version 2.0.0freelive

load-capacity

Crane Load Estimate

Radius/angle-based screening estimate for allowable lift load.

POST /api/tools/load-crane-capacity

version 2.0.0freelive

load-capacity

Wind Load Estimate

Projected-area wind force estimate for planning checks.

POST /api/tools/load-wind

version 2.0.0freelive

cost-estimators

Material Cost Estimator

Estimate total material spend from weight, unit rate, and scrap factor.

POST /api/tools/cost-material

version 2.0.0freelive

cost-estimators

Coating Cost Estimator

Estimate coating quantity and cost from area, coats, and coverage.

POST /api/tools/cost-coating

version 2.0.0freelive

cost-estimators

Freight Cost Estimator

Estimate lane freight cost from tonnage, distance, and rate assumptions.

POST /api/tools/cost-freight

version 2.0.0freelive

reference

Grade Properties Lookup

Quick density and strength reference by material grade.

POST /api/tools/ref-grade-properties

version 2.0.0freelive

reference

Standard Sizes Lookup

Section-size and pipe schedule lookup from designation strings.

POST /api/tools/ref-standard-sizes

version 2.0.0freelive

reference

Tolerance Reference

General tolerance band lookup by process and nominal size.

POST /api/tools/ref-tolerances

version 2.0.0freelive

reference

Bolt Torque Estimate

Torque estimate from bolt size, grade, and nut factor.

POST /api/tools/ref-bolt-torque

version 2.0.0freelive

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