Helpful calculators, guides, and practical resources for landscaping and hardscaping projects, including gravel, patios, walkways, garden areas, outdoor spaces, and material estimates.
Figuring gravel might seem like a headache, but it actually boils down to one simple step: converting your length, width, and depth measurements into a total volume, and then translating that into the unit your supplier actually uses. Need the quick version? If you’re measuring depth in inches, just use this formula: Cubic yards = … Read more
A tile calculator tells you three things: how much area you need to cover, how many tiles that requires, and roughly what the project will cost. The math itself is simple. Measure the space, divide it by one tile’s coverage, add extra for waste, then round up to a full box. Here is the short … Read more
A cubic yard of dirt usually weighs between 2,000 and 2,800 pounds (1 to 1.4 tons). Dry, loose topsoil can be closer to 1,500 to 2,000 pounds. Wet, clay-heavy, or compacted soil can exceed 3,000 pounds. If you need one number for a quick estimate, use 2,400 pounds (1.2 tons) per cubic yard for moist … Read more
To calculate roof square footage, measure the flat footprint of each roof section (length × width), multiply by a pitch factor to account for the slope, and add the sections together. Divide the total by 100 to get roofing squares. Roof area = horizontal area × pitch factor Roofing squares = roof area ÷ 100 … Read more
A cubic yard of mulch equals 27 cubic feet, so the number of bags you need depends entirely on the size printed on the bag. Here’s the quick math: Bags per cubic yard = 27 ÷ cubic feet per bag Bag Size Bags per Cubic Yard (exact) Bags to Buy (rounded up) 1 cu ft … Read more
If you are trying to figure out how many square feet in a cubic yard, you will quickly realize there is no single answer. You just ordered a cubic yard of gravel, mulch, or topsoil, and now you are standing in the driveway looking at the pile, trying to calculate how much ground it will … Read more
A dump truck load of gravel typically costs somewhere between $400 and $1,200 delivered as a rough planning range for a standard residential load, but the actual price depends heavily on your location, the type of gravel, delivery distance, and whether you order a full or partial load. Most homeowners ordering a standard residential load, somewhere in … Read more