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Useful Australian calculators and emergency planning tools from 19News.au. Product of United Tech and Solutions. Proudly made for Australia.

Home Loan Calculator

Estimate principal-and-interest repayments for an Australian home loan. For example, enter a loan amount of 650000, an annual rate of 6.2 and a 30-year term to compare monthly repayment pressure.

Enter loan details to estimate monthly repayments in AUD.

Interest Calculator

Compare simple interest and monthly compounding for savings, term deposits or other Australian-dollar planning scenarios.

Enter an amount, rate and term to compare interest growth.

BMI Calculator

Calculate body mass index from height and weight. BMI is a general screening measure, not a medical diagnosis.

Enter height and weight to calculate BMI.

Fuel Cost Estimator

Estimate trip fuel costs using kilometres, litres per 100 kilometres and the current price per litre in Australian dollars.

Enter distance, fuel use and fuel price to estimate trip cost.

GST Calculator (Australia)

Calculate Australian GST at 10 percent by adding GST to an exclusive amount or removing GST from an inclusive amount.

Enter an amount to add or remove 10 percent GST.

Quick Unit Converter

Convert common temperature and distance units for travel, weather and everyday planning.

Enter a value and choose a conversion.

Emergency Water Supply

Plan a basic water reserve by estimating litres per person per day. Emergency authorities commonly recommend keeping enough supplies for disruptions.

Enter household size and days to estimate litres required.

Evacuation ETA

Estimate travel time from distance and average speed. Always follow official warnings and road closure advice during emergencies.

Enter distance and average speed to estimate travel time.

Battery Runtime

Estimate backup power runtime from battery capacity, device load and efficiency. Actual runtime varies by equipment and conditions.

Enter battery capacity and load to estimate runtime.

Savings Goal Planner

Estimate how long it may take to reach a savings target with regular monthly contributions and optional annual interest.

Enter target and monthly contribution to estimate time to goal.

Tools FAQ

Are these calculators financial advice?

No. They are general information tools for quick estimates. Speak with a qualified professional before making financial, medical or emergency decisions.

Why are the tools included on a news site?

19News.au focuses on useful local information. These calculators help readers understand everyday costs, emergency planning and practical decisions connected to Australian community life.

Do the tools store my inputs?

The calculators run in your browser and display the result on the page. They do not require an account.