Landscaping

Plan layers, beds, lawns, and decorative surfaces without hiding the density, coverage, or package size behind the answer.

Build from the ground up

Generic gravel, compacted base, bedding, and joint sand are separate project stages. Soil, sod, pea gravel, and decorative rock each use their own order workflow.

02Pea gravelConvert a decorative bed’s area and depth into volume, supplier-based bulk weight, US short tons, and whole bags.03Paver baseSize the base beyond the paved edge, calculate the compacted layer, then convert it to the loose volume you need to order.05SodSubtract beds and paths, add cutting waste, and compare full-pallet ordering with a supplier that also sells individual pieces.06SandTurn area and average depth into volume, then use the chosen sand’s bulk density to estimate weight, tons, and bags.08Raised bed soilFind the missing fill volume in a rectangular raised bed, then convert it to bulk volume or whole bags from the label.09Paver bedding sandCalculate the bedding layer as its own material order—separate from compacted base and polymeric joint sand.12Polymeric sandKeep the manufacturer’s area-per-bag range intact, then cross-check the joint geometry without pretending generic sand density is product yield.13Landscape rockUse supplier coverage for the selected rock size and depth, while keeping a separate geometry cross-check for the bed volume.16GravelCalculate how much gravel you need in cubic yards, estimated tons, or whole bags without hiding the material density behind the answer.41Driveway costPrice a two-layer gravel driveway scenario without hiding depth, density, delivery, or labor assumptions.46Potting soilEstimate potting mix with tapered-container geometry instead of treating every planter as a cylinder.47Landscape fabricLay out real fabric strips with seams and edge allowance—not just bed area divided by roll coverage.48Paver patioPlan pavers, base, bedding, and edge restraint together without applying the same waste factor to every layer.

Measure before you order

Use the project workflow, then open the calculator for each material stage.

Measure a project before calculating materialsA practical field workflow for area, volume, openings, depth, waste, and package coverage.Build a paver patio material takeoff by layerKeep compacted base, bedding sand, paver units, and joint material as separate order stages.