MyYardCalcMaterial planning, explained.
Practical explanations for the measuring, choosing and ordering part of your project.
Calculate roof area from footprint and pitch
Convert a simple roof footprint to sloped area using rise over 12. Work through overhang, pitch, allowance and whole bundle coverage.
Read field note ↗Decking · Field notesHow many deck boards do you need?
Count deck-board rows and stock lengths with actual board width, side gaps and direction. Compare a worked example without assuming offcut reuse.
Read field note ↗Mulch · Field notesHow many bags of mulch are in a yard?
Convert cubic yards of mulch to whole 1.5, 2 or 3 cubic foot bags. Check coverage at different depths and compare bagged and delivered bulk costs.
Read field note ↗Concrete · Field notesHow many bags of concrete are in a yard?
Convert one cubic yard of concrete to bags using the mixed yield on the label. Work through 40, 60 and 80 lb bag examples and a slab calculation.
Read field note ↗Pavers · Field notesCalculate pavers, base and bedding sand separately
Work through a patio material estimate with separate paver counts, aggregate base and bedding sand. Keep jointing sand and compacted quantities distinct.
Read field note ↗Gravel & rock · Field notesCubic yards to tons: use your material’s density
Convert gravel, soil or rock from cubic yards to US short tons using supplier density. Compare example weights and avoid confusing tons with tonnes.
Read field note ↗Driveway · Field notesCalculate gravel driveway materials, one layer at a time
Work through a gravel driveway quantity example with separate base and surface layers, cubic yards, supplier density and ordering allowances.
Read field note ↗Topsoil · Field notesHow much topsoil do you need?
Learn how to turn garden measurements into cubic yards of topsoil, allow for irregular ground, and compare bags with a bulk order.
Read field note ↗Pea gravel · Field notesBagged vs bulk gravel: compare material and delivery cost
Compare the cost of bagged and bulk pea gravel using equal volumes, whole bags, delivery charges and supplier minimum orders.
Read field note ↗River rock · Field notesRiver rock coverage: area, depth and volume
Estimate river rock volume, understand depth and stone-size assumptions, and prepare the right questions for a supplier quote.
Read field note ↗Grass seed · Field notesHow much grass seed do you need? Read the label rate
Calculate grass seed for a new lawn or overseeding with the rate on your product label, including regional extension examples.
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