Homestead Tools & Calculators

Practical calculators for planning a self-sufficient homestead. Several pull from our state data so you can plan around the rainfall, sun hours, and rates where you actually live.

Estimate how many gallons your roof can collect each year from your area's rainfall.

Size a solar array and battery bank for your daily energy use and your state's sun hours.

Convert a wood stack into full and face cords and estimate a season's heating.

Work out how many laying hens you need and how much coop, run, and feed they require.

Estimate the hay and number of bales your animals need to get through winter.

Find how much garden space a family needs to grow a meaningful share of its food.

See frost windows and what to plant when, based on your USDA hardiness zone.

Estimate the acreage a household needs for food, animals, and self-sufficiency.

Estimate annual property tax on rural land using your state's effective rate.

More calculators are on the way. Have one you'd like to see? Let us know. Every tool on Homestead Finder is free and works right in your browser.