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Precision hardscape tools for pavers, concrete, gravel, and asphalt. Calculate material volumes, unit counts, and costs for professional landscape construction.

Surface Area
Subtract for drains, trees, service covers
Paver Specification
Sub-base Layers
Sub-base Summary
MaterialDepthVolumeWeightCost
Units to Order (inc. waste)
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pavers
Net Surface Area
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m²
Units (net)
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pavers
Pallets Required
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pallets (≈10m² per pallet)
Material Cost (pavers)
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$ value
Jointing Material Volume
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m³
Total Material Weight
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tonnes
Total Material Cost
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$ value (pavers + sub-base)
BS 7533-3: Bedding layer 25–50mm sharp sand (not mortar unless specified). MOT Type 1 sub-base: typically 100–200mm depending on trafficking. Pattern wastage adds to cutting waste. Order 5–10% above net requirement minimum.
Structural Element
Specification
Volume to Order
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m³ (inc. waste)
Net Volume
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m³
Ready-mix Trucks
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trucks (≈8m³ each)
Steel Reinforcement
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kg
Formwork Area
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m²
50kg Bag Equivalent
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bags (if manual mix)
Concrete Weight
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tonnes
Estimated Material Cost
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$ value (concrete + rebar)
Surface Area & Depth
Edging
Volume to Order
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m³
Net Volume
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m³
Weight
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tonnes
Bulk Bags (≈0.5m³/bag)
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bags
Tipper Loads (≈10t/load)
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loads
Geotextile Area
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m² (inc. 10% overlap)
Edging Length
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m
Total Material Cost
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$ value
Asphalt Specification
Asphalt Tonnes
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tonnes
Total Asphalt Thickness
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mm
Net Volume (loose)
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m³
Tipper Loads
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loads (≈8t each)
Sub-base Volume
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m³
Sub-base Weight
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tonnes
CO₂e Estimate
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kg CO₂e (39 kg/t)
Total Material Cost
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$ value (asphalt + sub-base)
Edging
Expansion Joints
Total Edging Cost
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$ value
Edging Length to Order
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m inc. waste
Sections / Lengths
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nr
Corner Pieces
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nr
Expansion Joints Required
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nr
Total Joint Length
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m
Sealant Volume
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litres
Joint Cost
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$ value
Wall Geometry
Block / Unit Size
Foundation
Wall Cross-Section
Units / Blocks Required
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nr inc. waste
Wall Face Area
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m²
Mortar Volume
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m³
Foundation Concrete
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m³
Approx. Wall Weight
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tonnes
Geotextile / Drainage
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m² (recommended)
Total Material Cost
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$ value (wall + found + geo)
For walls >1.0m high, structural stability should be checked in the Structural & Safety Calculator. Drainage behind wall is essential to prevent hydrostatic pressure build-up.

CalcType: Professional Hardscape & Construction Material Solutions — This comprehensive hardscape and materials calculator is engineered to streamline precise material take-offs and procurement for landscape architects, urban designers, and civil contractors. Our platform offers advanced modules for calculating paver and tile quantities, factoring in complex laying patterns—such as herringbone and running bonds—alongside secondary jointing sand volumes and wastage adjustments. For structural elements, the tool provides detailed concrete volume estimation for slabs, footings, and walls, as well as tonnage requirements for asphalt pavements, decomposed granite (DG), and crushed aggregate sub-base layers. By accounting for critical variables like compaction factors and material bulk densities, CalcType ensures that site-built surfaces are accurately budgeted and engineered for long-term structural integrity. Whether you are sizing a segmental gravity retaining wall, calculating linear edging runs, or determining the bag count for polymeric sand, our tools provide the technical precision required for professional construction documentation and site-specific material scheduling. Technical Disclaimer: The material quantities and data provided by this calculator are intended for preliminary estimation and schematic planning purposes only; final material orders, structural dimensions, and construction specifications must be verified by a licensed professional engineer (PE), landscape architect (PLA), or qualified contractor prior to procurement. Local site conditions, subgrade stability, and manufacturer-specific unit dimensions may vary significantly; therefore, CalcType assumes no liability for procurement discrepancies, structural failures, or financial losses resulting from the use of these estimation tools.