Worked calculations

Outdoor project examples

Follow hypothetical measurements through the tools, then replace them with the dimensions of your own site.

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Worked example: an L-shaped paver patio

Measure three sections and turn a 304-square-foot footprint into pavers, base, sand, and edge restraint.

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Worked example: a two-layer gravel driveway

Calculate separate aggregate layers for a 60-by-12-foot driveway and convert the order to tons.

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Worked example: sod around a garden bed

Subtract a bed from a lawn and convert the remaining area into rolls and a practical pallet combination.

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Worked example: mulch for two garden beds

Combine two bed areas, set a 3-inch depth, and compare whole bags with bulk cubic yards.

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Worked example: a fence run with a gate

Estimate material for a 96-foot run with one 4-foot gate and identify what the site sketch must confirm.

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