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Landscaping Calculators
Estimate common outdoor project materials such as pavers, paver base gravel, bedding sand, driveway gravel, walkway gravel, and mulch beds.
Tools
Landscaping calculators
Open a calculator to adjust dimensions, material size, waste factor, assumptions, and optional user-entered unit price.
Landscaping Paver Calculator Estimate pavers for a patio or walkway from project dimensions, paver size, and a waste factor.
Landscaping Paver base gravel calculator Estimate paver base gravel, bedding sand, cubic yards, tons, bags, excavation depth, compaction or waste, and optional user-entered material cost for patios, walkways, and driveways.
Landscaping Gravel Calculator Estimate gravel volume and approximate tons from area, depth, density, and an optional compaction overage.
Landscaping Mulch Calculator Estimate mulch volume in cubic feet and cubic yards, with optional settling overage and bag count.
Worked examples
Use these scenario pages when your project is close to a common size, then edit the embedded calculator inputs.
This worked example starts with a 10 ft by 10 ft patio and 12 in by 12 in pavers, then lets you edit every input.
Landscaping How Much Mulch for 500 Square Feet?This example uses a 25 ft by 20 ft bed to represent 500 square feet and lets you adjust depth and bag size.
Landscaping How Much Mulch for 1000 Square Feet?This example uses a 50 ft by 20 ft bed to represent 1000 sq ft, with 2 in depth and 10% settling overage.
Landscaping How Much Gravel for a Driveway?This driveway gravel example starts with a 40 ft by 10 ft area at 4 in deep and includes a 10% compaction overage.
When to use these tools
- Estimate paver units, base gravel, and bedding sand for patios and walkways.
- Estimate gravel volume, cubic yards, and approximate tons.
- Estimate mulch cubic yards and bag count for garden beds.
Common inputs
- Area length and width in feet.
- Depth in inches for gravel or mulch.
- Paver size, base gravel depth, sand depth, density preset, bag size, and overage factor.
FAQ
Do landscaping calculators include delivery?
No. They estimate quantities only. Delivery, supplier minimums, installation labor, and local prices are not included.
Should I use an overage factor?
Often yes. Gravel can compact and mulch can settle, while paver layouts may need extra pieces for cuts and borders.
Do paver base estimates replace manufacturer instructions?
No. They estimate volume only. Confirm base depth, drainage, compaction, and installation requirements with the product instructions and local conditions.