Material Take-Off Template
Accurate material quantity take-off for construction projects.
A material take-off turns drawings into a precise shopping list. This free Material Take-Off template helps you quantify the materials a project needs — by item, unit and quantity — so you order the right amounts, avoid costly over-ordering and shortfalls, and feed accurate figures into your costing.
How to use it: work through the drawings, listing each material with its quantity and unit. The totals give you an ordering schedule and the quantities for your BOQ or estimate.
Key features
- Quantify materials from drawings
- Item, unit and quantity
- Accurate ordering schedule
- Feeds BOQ and estimates
- Works in Excel and Google Sheets
This template is designed for professionals and teams working in Construction & Engineering who want to manage Project Costing tasks efficiently in Microsoft Excel — without the need for expensive specialist software.
The Material Take-Off Template is part of our Construction & Engineering collection — downloaded 8 times and counting. Built from real-world experience by the ExcelGurukul team and tested across multiple industries and roles.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes, free download with no sign-up.
What is a material take-off?
Quantifying the materials needed for a project from drawings.
Does it help ordering?
Yes, it gives an accurate ordering schedule.
Is it editable?
Fully editable in Excel or Google Sheets.