Landscaping & Materials Calculators

Gravel, sand, stone, soil & mulch

Gravel, sand, stone, soil and mulch are sold by weight and volume — get the tonnage and coverage right for driveways, drainage, garden beds and base layers before the truck shows up.

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Landscaping & Materials Calculators

Choose a landscaping & materials calculator to estimate materials, measurements and preliminary project quantities.

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Gravel Calculator

Calculate how many tons or cubic yards of gravel your project needs.

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Mulch Calculator

Figure out how many cubic yards or bags of mulch to buy.

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Shed Foundation Calculator

Estimate gravel pads, skids, concrete slabs, block grids, optional accessories and partial material cost for shed foundations.

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Paver Walkway Cost Calculator

Estimate pavers, base, sand, edging, excavation, labor and optional total walkway cost.

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Brick Patio Calculator

Estimate paving bricks, base, sand, edging, excavation, waste, labor and optional patio cost.

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Raised Bed Soil Calculator

Estimate soil for multiple raised beds, existing fill, allowances, custom blends, bags, mulch and optional cost.

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Lawn Topdressing Calculator

Estimate lawn topdressing volume, applications, bulk, bags, weight, custom blends and optional cost.

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Paver Calculator

Estimate how many pavers you need for a patio or walkway.

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Sand Calculator

Estimate cubic yards and tons of sand for construction, paver base, and landscaping.

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Stone Calculator

Estimate cubic yards and tons of stone for landscaping, drainage, walkways and garden beds.

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Fill Dirt Calculator

Estimate cubic yards and tons of fill dirt for grading, leveling, foundations and landscaping.

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Topsoil Calculator

Estimate cubic yards and tons of topsoil for lawns, gardens, raised beds and landscaping projects.

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Crushed Stone Calculator

Estimate cubic yards and tons of crushed stone for driveways, walkways, drainage, base layers and patios.

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Asphalt Driveway Cost Calculator

Estimate asphalt, aggregate base, preparation, removal, labor, fees and total driveway cost.

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Project guides

Landscaping & Materials Project Guides

Learn the measurements, formulas, assumptions and common mistakes behind each estimate before ordering materials.

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How Much Lawn Topdressing Do I Need?

Calculate net lawn area, thin-layer volume, applications, bulk, bags, weight, blends and optional costs.

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How Much Raised-Bed Soil Do I Need?

Calculate soil volume, existing fill, settlement, blends, bulk quantities, bags, mulch and optional costs for raised beds.

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How Much Shed Foundation Material Do I Need?

Learn how to estimate gravel, concrete, skids, blocks, piers, fabric, edging, waste and material costs for a shed foundation.

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How Much Fill Dirt Do I Need?

Estimate how much fill dirt you need for grading, leveling, foundations, and landscaping projects. Learn formulas, recommended depths, examples, FAQs, and use our free Fill Dirt Calculator.

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How Much Gravel Do I Need?

A step-by-step guide to measuring your project, choosing the right depth, and calculating exactly how much gravel to order — plus a free calculator.

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How Much Mulch Do I Need?

Calculate how much mulch you need for flower beds, gardens, trees, and landscaping projects. Learn recommended mulch depths, formulas, examples, FAQs, and use our free Mulch Calculator.

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How Much Topsoil Do I Need?

Learn how to estimate the amount of topsoil needed for lawns, gardens, flower beds, raised beds, and landscaping projects. Includes formulas, depth recommendations, examples, FAQs, and a link to the free Topsoil Calculator.

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Paver Calculator: How Many Pavers Do I Need?

Estimate how many pavers you need for patios, walkways, and driveways. Learn the area formula, waste planning, base and sand guidance, examples, FAQs, and use our free Paver Calculator.

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