Landscaping calculators
Landscaping calculators for yards, bags, tons, and pallets.
Start from area and depth, then compare bagged and bulk quantities for mulch, topsoil, gravel, paver base, sand, river rock, and sod.
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Method
Most loose materials start with area times depth
Cubic yards
(area sq ft x depth in) / 324
Bags
ceil(cubic feet / bag size cubic feet)
Tons
cubic yards x material density estimate
Sources
- The Home Depot mulch calculator — mulch depth and cubic yard estimating context
- Lowe's paver base calculator — paver project base and sand estimating workflow
- The Home Depot sod calculator — sod planning and lawn installation context
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Checked against
Bulk densities, bag sizes, and coverage depths checked against supplier and retail product specs.
How we check our numbersLast updated: July 1, 2026
FAQ
Landscaping calculator questions
Quick answers for yards, tons, bags, pallets, and material choice.
Which landscaping calculator should I use first? + -
Use mulch for beds, topsoil for lawn repairs, gravel for drainage or driveway strips, paver base for patios, sand for bedding or masonry, sod for lawns, and river rock for decorative beds.
Why do some landscaping calculators show both yards and tons? + -
Loose materials are often ordered by cubic yard, but stone and gravel are commonly sold by the ton. Showing both helps you compare bagged and bulk buying routes.
Are bag counts exact? + -
No. Bag sizes, moisture, compaction, and supplier density vary. Use the result as a planning estimate and verify product labels or bulk-yard coverage with your supplier.