Free landscape calculators
Know how much to order before the truck arrives
Measure the area, choose a depth and get the amount in cubic yards, tons or bags. Works for any yard, bed or path.
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How it works
Three numbers and you are done
Every calculator follows the same steps, so once you have used one you know them all.
Measure the area
Enter length and width in feet or metres, or type the total area straight from your plan.
Pick a depth
Each calculator suggests a typical depth. Mulch is usually 2 to 3 in, a new lawn base 4 to 6 in.
Order with a margin
You get cubic yards or metres, tons and bag counts, with an option to add extra for settling.
Accuracy
Every result is checked three ways
A wrong number means a second trip to the supplier or a pile of leftover material. That is why each calculator is tested before it goes live, and again whenever we change it.
Tested by people
We work through every calculator by hand with real measurements and compare the answer with a worked example on paper.
Reviewed by industry experts
Landscapers and material suppliers check our depths, densities and bag sizes against what they use on real jobs.
Cross-checked with AI models
We run the formulas and unit conversions through several AI models to catch rounding slips and unusual inputs.
Spotted a number that looks off? Tell us and we will check it.
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Mulch Calculator
→Enter the bed size and depth to see how many cubic yards or bags to buy.
Topsoil Calculator
→Plan a new lawn or level a slope. Get the volume and an estimate in tonnes.
Pea Gravel Calculator
→For paths, drives and play areas. Shows tons and cubic yards, with the density you can adjust.
Raised Bed Soil Calculator
→Add one bed or several. See the total soil and how many bags fill them.
Sand Calculator
→For paving bases, sandpits and joint filling. Results in tons and cubic yards.
River Rock Calculator
→Dry creek beds and borders. Choose a stone size and how thick you want the cover.
Fill Dirt Calculator
→Fill a hole or raise a grade. Adds extra volume to cover compaction.
Bark Calculator
→Cover beds under trees and shrubs. Compare bulk delivery with bagged bark.
About
Built for people who order the materials
Place Calculator started with a question we kept hearing on real jobs: how much do we actually order? Garden centers sell by the bag, suppliers deliver by the ton or cubic yard, and quotes come in cubic meters. Our calculators handle the conversions, so you can price a job, load a trailer or plan a weekend project with confidence.
Every calculator is free, works in US and metric units and needs no sign-up. We show the formula behind each result, so you can check the math yourself before you spend a cent.
Measure once. Order the right amount.
Landscapers
Quote faster and stop paying for loads you send back.
Gardeners
Top up beds and borders without a garage full of half-used bags.
Homeowners
Plan a new lawn, path or raised bed before you visit the store.
Garden centers and suppliers
Give customers a quick, reliable answer when they ask how much they need.
Contact
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