PlanDIYBuild outdoor planning center

Landscaping & Paver Calculators

Estimate bulk material, bags, tons, pavers, sod and grass seed from actual project dimensions. Compare purchase formats before you head to the landscape supplier or home center.

Material takeoffs

Calculate the complete outdoor project

Depth matters. These tools convert the same measured area into cubic feet, cubic yards, bags, approximate weight or individual pieces depending on the material.

Mulch Calculator

Complete mulch estimate with bed area, depth, bulk cubic yards and common 2- and 3-ft³ bag quantities.

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Gravel Calculator

Complete gravel calculator estimate with area, volume, bulk quantity, approximate weight and bag equivalents.

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Topsoil Calculator

Complete topsoil estimate with area, depth, bulk cubic yards and common bag quantities.

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Paver Calculator

Purchase-ready paver takeoff with pavers, adjustable base and bedding depths, perimeter edge restraint, stake spacing and joint-sand coverage.

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Paver Base Calculator

Complete paver base calculator estimate with area, volume, bulk quantity, approximate weight and bag equivalents.

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Paver Sand Calculator

Complete paver sand calculator estimate with area, volume, bulk quantity, approximate weight and bag equivalents.

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Pea Gravel Calculator

Complete pea gravel calculator estimate with area, volume, bulk quantity, approximate weight and bag equivalents.

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River Rock Calculator

Complete river rock calculator estimate with area, volume, bulk quantity, approximate weight and bag equivalents.

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Raised Bed Soil Calculator

Complete raised-bed soil estimate with volume, bulk yards and common bag sizes for one or more beds.

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Sod Calculator

Complete sod takeoff with lawn area, waste, roll or piece quantity and approximate pallets.

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Grass Seed Calculator

Complete grass-seed estimate using lawn area and the seeding rate printed on the product.

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Reference guides

Common landscaping quantities

Use the charts for a fast planning number, then open the calculator for exact dimensions, depth and waste.

Bulk vs bags

Compare volume before choosing how to buy

Small landscape jobs can be convenient to purchase in bags, while larger volumes may be more practical as bulk material. Product density, moisture, compaction and bag volume vary, so use the calculator as a planning takeoff and confirm the supplier's actual product specifications before ordering.