Pipe Counter — Count pipes in a bundle from a photo
Works with JPG, PNG, WEBP · Free up to 20 MB, Premium 50 MB
Photograph the cut ends of the bundle straight-on so the visible pipes cross-sections are clear — the AI marks its counted detections for review. Built for builders, site managers and building-material suppliers — review and correct each photo before adding it to a CSV or PDF tally.
- Review the photo, then count visible pipes
- Upload a photo and get an automatic count
- Review the markers to catch pipes counted twice or missed
- Free to use · No signup required · Without watermark
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Tips for an accurate count
• Use an even, well-lit photo with the pipes fully in frame
• Keep your pipes visible and avoid overlapping items
• Dots and heatmap show retained detections — review and correct the tally
About the Pipes Counter
The pipes counter counts visible pipes from your photo and marks detections for review. Counting starts automatically once the photo and item are ready. Visibility, overlap and similar-looking items can affect the total. Built for builders, site managers and building-material suppliers.
How It Works
1. Photograph your pipes
2. Upload your photo to count pipes automatically
3. Review the markers and correct the tally if needed
4. Add to the tally sheet and export your count as CSV
Perfect For
• Checking a pipe delivery against the order before signing for it
• Tallying PVC, steel and concrete bundles left on site overnight
• Yard stock counts without breaking bundles open
• Evidence photos for a disputed short delivery
Counting pipes in a bundle from the cut ends
Pipe counts usually happen at the tailgate: a site manager checking a delivered bundle against the order before signing, or a stockist confirming what is left in the yard rack. The cut ends are the only view in which every pipe shows exactly once, so stand level with the middle of the bundle, square to the ends, and fill the frame with that one bundle. On a loaded truck, photograph each bundle separately instead of the whole bed.
Steel ends throw back a flash and dark bores can read as gaps, so soft daylight or a lamp held off to one side beats direct flash. Watch for smaller pipes telescoped inside larger ones to save space: the inner ring may be marked as a separate pipe or missed, so count nested sets apart. When one bundle mixes diameters, mark one example of each size, up to three, and read the Found per example list to see how the total divides.
Scan the dots before trusting the number, especially around the outer edge, where ends sit in shadow. Correct the figure in the tally row, rename the row after the bundle or size, and keep the marked image if the delivery comes up short. Bar bundles follow the same end-on routine on the rebar counter, and hire yards can tally scaffold tube bundles from their ends.
Before you photograph the bundle
- One bundle per photo, with its whole outline inside the frame
- Camera level with the bundle center, not angled up from the ground
- End caps or plugs noted, since they change how each end looks
- Nested pipes pulled out or counted as their own group
Frequently asked questions
- How should I photograph a bundle for counting?
- Shoot the ends straight-on, close enough that each end is at least a few pixels across, with even light and no strong shadows inside the bundle. Use the dots to review each retained detection, then correct misses or duplicates before using the total.
- Does it work for PVC, steel and concrete pipes?
- It can estimate PVC, steel and concrete pipe ends when their circular cross-sections are clear. Mixed diameters and touching or shadowed ends are harder, so review and correct the markers before using the tally.
- What if the photo has more than just pipes in it?
- The counter automatically looks for pipes in your photo. Similar-looking distractors can still affect the result, so review every marker before using the total.
- Can I count several photos into one total?
- Yes — count each photo and add every reviewed result to the tally sheet as a labelled row. Export the tally as CSV or a PDF report, or save it to your account.
- Is it free and private?
- Yes. You can count, review and download a free result without an account. Downloads are free without a watermark. No signup required. Server-processed photos are encrypted in transit and removed under our Security policy.
What you can do with Brick Counter
Review the main capabilities before you begin.
- Count bricks and blocks on stacks and pallets
- Review delivery and on-site stock estimates quickly
- Inspect each counted-brick marker and correct the total
- Audit multiple pallets in one bulk pass
- Keep a running tally across labelled loads
- Review tightly packed rows for missed or duplicate bricks
Settings reference
14 settings
Available controls for Brick Counter.
Upload
- Single photo / Bulk auditPresets
- Choose a single-photo count or a Premium bulk audit. Review every result.Options: Single photoBulk audit
Count
- Included markersSliderRange: 0–1 · Default: 0.21
- Starts at 21%; slide toward Show more to include weaker markers or Only strongest to hide them.
- Overlay stylePresets
- Choose dots, a heatmap, both or a clean preview.Options: BothDotsHeatNone
Advanced
- Result overlayDropdown
- Choose how count markers appear in the on-screen preview; the download keeps its own markers.Options: Dots + heatmapDots onlyHeatmap only
Tally
- Add to tallyOne-click
- Add this count to the tally sheet under the name of the object that was counted. Signed-in accounts add finished counts automatically unless that is turned off under Account settings; in bulk mode every photo also has its own Add to tally button.
- LabelText input
- Rename a tally row. Edits and removals wait until you choose Save changes, so you can fix several rows at once.
- CountNumber input
- Correct a row's count; totals, the chart and exports follow once the change is saved.
- Save changesOne-click
- Apply every edited or removed tally row in one step, or choose Discard changes to leave the sheet as it was.
Chart
- By objectPresets
- The chart is the same in every counting tool and covers the tallies of all of them. By object draws a separate line chart for each tally name, such as pipes and people. By tool draws a chart for each counting tool.Options: By objectBy tool
- PeriodPresets
- Choose how far back the chart looks. Days without a count appear as zero.Options: 7 days30 days90 days12 months
History
- Counting setupGallery
- Keep comparable counts together. A first setup is created for you, so the first count can be saved straight away.
- Observed atText input
- The date and time of the count, shown as a date and a time field.
- NotesText input
- Starts with every detected object and its count, one per line, such as Pipes - 11. Edit it before saving.
- Save countOne-click
- Save the count to your account history. Open a saved count later to correct it or download its source photo.
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Try it nowHow Brick Counter helps you get it done
Real problems it solves every day — for businesses, creators, and everyday tasks. Find the use case that fits you and start.
Review a Brick Delivery Before Unloading
Photograph the pallet for a draft brick tally, then review the physical delivery, correct the markers, and complete the normal delivery-note check before the truck leaves.
Track Remaining Material Between Phases
Photograph the leftover stack for an AI-assisted estimate, then review and correct it against the physical stock before planning the next build phase.
Audit a Whole Yard in One Batch
Open Bulk audit to run Distinct objects mode across every stack photo, then review every result before using the combined yard total.
Count Site Stock from Your Phone
Walk the site snapping each stack with your phone camera, add every result to the Tally sheet, and export the day's site stock as a CSV or PDF report for the site manager.
Separate Bricks from Mixed Site Debris
Mark one complete brick in the Examples setting before the count runs so blocks and rubble aren't mistaken for bricks, then review every marker before using the total.
Estimate a Full Pallet Total from a Single Face Photo
Count the bricks visible on one face of a rectangular stack, then multiply by the known depth for a fast estimate of the whole pallet — useful when climbing around a stack to photograph every face isn't practical on a busy site.
Watch each transformation land
Every photo crosses the slash untouched and comes out the other side finished.
