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AstroCalcolo vs BuildWire Calc

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AstroCalcolo compared with BuildWire Calc
DetailAstroCalcolo logo AstroCalcoloBuildWire Calc logo BuildWire Calc
What it doesAscendant calculator for Italy and the world with IANA timezone conversion and historical rules Offline calculators for electricians, builders and HVAC technicians
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIT US
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: nine calculators (voltage drop, Ohm's law, watts to amps, concrete slab, roof pitch, board feet, BTU, CFM, BTU to kW), no time limit. Pro: $9.99 per year or $19.99 lifetime (one payment, no renewal).
Key features
  • IANA timezone conversion with historical rules for accurate local to UTC conversion
  • Supports over 7,800 Italian cities and 165,000 global cities
  • Shows margin of error with ±15, ±30, or ±60 minute options
  • Multi-level personalized reading including base description, decan analysis, and sun-ascendant synthesis
  • Daylight saving time automatically applied based on historical rules for location and date
  • All calculations processed locally in browser with no data sent to external services
  • Cusps warning to alert when result is near a zodiac sign boundary
  • Monthly table tool for quick checks across different times and signs
  • Combined moon and ascendant calculator in one tool
  • Chrome extension for quick ascendant checks from the browser
  • Wire sizing and voltage drop calculations
  • Conduit fill and box fill calculations
  • Offline operation with no network required
  • Transparent calculation steps and NEC warnings
  • Job organization and PDF/CSV export
  • Motor and generator sizing calculators
  • Power and conversion calculators
  • Building calculations for concrete and roof pitch
  • No ads and no account required
  • Private with data staying on device
What makes it different
  • Transparent about uncertainty: displays margin of error and warns when result is near sign boundaries
  • Uses reliable IANA timezone database with historical rules, not approximations
  • Privacy-first: all computation happens locally in the browser without storing or sending personal data
  • Clear explanations of calculation method, limits, and how to interpret results
  • Independent project maintained transparently by a single developer
  • Works completely offline with no network or cellular signal required
  • Private by design with no account, no ads, and calculations never leaving your device
  • Shows exact NEC formulas and calculation steps so you can verify results before fieldwork
  • Over 35 specialized calculators covering electrical, building and HVAC trades
  • Tested code with automated tests against independently worked examples
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)19 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)80
Citation Flow (Majestic)2313
Referring domains (Majestic)531

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