Free planning calculators for off-grid living and homesteading — land, water, energy, food, and livestock. No signup required. Plug in your numbers and get a real planning estimate.
Land & Property
- Homestead Land Suitability Calculator — score a potential property on water, soil, access, zoning, and more.
Water
- Rainwater Catchment Calculator — estimate collection potential and storage tank size.
Energy
- Off-Grid Solar Calculator — size your solar panels and battery bank.
- Battery Bank Runtime Calculator — estimate how long your backup will actually last.
- Off-Grid Heating Calculator — estimate fuel needs across heating fuel types.
- Firewood Calculator — estimate cords needed and compare against your woodlot’s supply.
- Off-Grid Cooling Guide — earth tube and DC heat pump options for low-power cooling.
Food & Livestock
- Homestead Food Storage Calculator — estimate food and water reserves for 30 to 365 days.
- Garden Self-Sufficiency Calculator — size the growing space you need to feed your household.
- Homestead Livestock Calculator — explore livestock options: space, feed, and production.
- Hay & Feed Storage Calculator — estimate hay, bales, and feed needs for your animals.
Planning & Budget
- Off-Grid Budget Calculator — combine your other calculator results into one total system cost.
- Off-Grid Readiness Quiz — see how prepared you are across energy, water, food, and more.
- Hardiness Zone Tool — find your USDA plant hardiness zone.
New to homesteading? Our Start Here guide walks through where to begin before you dive into the numbers.