Construction & Landscaping Calculators
MaterialYardage is a free online material-estimation calculator platform for homeowners, DIY users, landscapers and construction professionals. Estimate topsoil, mulch, gravel, concrete, masonry, pavers, sand, aggregate and fabric yardage from project dimensions.
The calculators provide estimated volume, coverage, bag counts, paver counts, approximate bulk weight and material costs where supported. Use the worked examples, practical guides and reference tables to understand the assumptions before ordering. MaterialYardage is an independent informational resource, not a material supplier; weight and ordering estimates should be checked against the specific product and supplier.
Landscaping
- Topsoil CalculatorCubic yards, cubic meters, estimated weight and bag equivalents.
- Mulch CalculatorBulk mulch volume, bag quantities and depth guidance.
- Gravel CalculatorCubic yards, cubic meters and approximate aggregate weight.
- Compost & Soil MixEstimate component volumes for custom soil blends.
- Sod CalculatorLawn area, pallet quantities and cutting-waste allowance.
- Gravel & Road BaseAggregate volume and approximate shipping weight.
- Mulch Coverage MatrixBulk and retail mulch quantity planning.
Concrete
Masonry
Construction materials
- Concrete CalculatorRectangular concrete volume, order allowance and retail bag estimates.
- Cement CalculatorEstimate cement bags using an adjustable cement-content factor.
- Sand CalculatorSand volume, cubic yards, cubic meters and approximate tons.
- Aggregate CalculatorCrushed stone, road base and gravel volume and weight.
- Paver CalculatorEstimate paver quantities with cutting and waste allowance.
- Material Cost CalculatorCombine quantity, unit price, delivery and tax using your own quote.
Sewing & textiles
Fabric & Sewing Calculators
Plan fabric quantities for sewing, quilting, curtains and upholstery projects with imperial and metric measurements. Estimates account for project dimensions and stated allowances; always confirm usable width, grain direction, pattern repeat and cutting layout before purchasing.
- Fabric Yardage CalculatorEstimate fabric length from piece dimensions, quantity, usable width and allowances.
- Quilt Backing & Binding CalculatorEstimate backing dimensions, yardage and binding strip requirements.
- Curtain Fabric CalculatorEstimate curtain fabric using width, fullness, finished drop, hems and pattern repeat.
- Upholstery Fabric CalculatorPlan fabric for simple cushions and seat panels with seam and waste allowances.
- Fabric Cutting Layout CalculatorEstimate rows and fabric length for rectangular pieces across a fabric width.
- Fabric Unit ConverterConvert length and width between imperial and metric units.
- All Fabric & Sewing ToolsBrowse all fabric calculators and project-planning notes.
What each calculator helps you plan
These tools are designed for preliminary quantity planning. The result is based on the dimensions and assumptions you enter; actual delivered quantities can vary with material density, moisture, compaction, product size, cutting waste and supplier packaging.
Landscaping calculators
Topsoil Calculator
Estimate topsoil volume for lawns, planting beds and raised beds. The calculator converts length, width and depth into cubic yards, cubic meters and cubic feet, then provides an approximate weight and bag equivalent for planning an order.
Mulch Calculator
Calculate the bulk mulch needed for garden beds, borders and landscape areas at your chosen depth. Results include volume and retail bag estimates so you can compare bulk delivery with packaged mulch.
Gravel Calculator
Estimate gravel or decorative stone volume from project dimensions and convert the result to cubic yards, cubic meters and an approximate tonnage. Use it for landscape areas, paths and other non-structural material planning.
Compost & Soil Mix Calculator
Plan a custom soil blend by estimating the total volume first and then dividing it between topsoil, compost and other components. This is useful for raised beds, planting areas and soil-amendment projects.
Sod Calculator
Estimate the lawn area that needs sod and allow for cutting and installation waste. The result helps you translate measured lawn dimensions into a practical number of rolls, pieces or pallets based on the selected product.
Gravel & Road Base Calculator
Estimate aggregate quantities for driveways, paths and base layers. Review volume and approximate weight while considering the difference between loose material, compacted layers and the supplier's stated density.
Mulch Coverage Matrix
Compare how much bulk or bagged mulch is required at common depths. It is useful when deciding between different bag sizes or checking how far a bulk delivery should spread across several landscape beds.
Concrete calculators
Concrete Slab Calculator
Estimate concrete volume for a rectangular slab from length, width and thickness. Review cubic-yard volume, bagged-concrete equivalents and an ordering allowance, while treating structural design and reinforcement as separate engineering requirements.
Concrete Mix Proportions
Explore a nominal 1:2:4 volumetric relationship between cement, sand and coarse aggregate for early quantity planning. It is not a structural mix-design tool and should not replace a specified concrete mix.
Concrete Calculator
Calculate rectangular concrete volume and compare the requirement with retail bag yields or a ready-mix order. Use the result for budgeting and preliminary ordering, then confirm the final quantity with the supplier.
Cement Calculator
Estimate cement-bag quantities from a project volume and an adjustable cement-content factor. The factor should reflect the intended product or mix specification rather than being treated as a universal structural recipe.
Masonry calculators
Brick Wall Calculator
Estimate the number of bricks required for a wall using its dimensions, brick profile and waste allowance. Openings, mortar joints, brick size and the actual laying pattern can change the final quantity.
Concrete Block Calculator
Estimate concrete masonry units for a wall area and allow for waste. The tool is intended for preliminary ordering and should be adjusted for openings, bond pattern, block dimensions and the manufacturer's packaging.
Mortar Calculator
Estimate mortar quantity for masonry work using wall dimensions and joint assumptions. Actual yield depends on joint thickness, unit dimensions, workmanship, wall openings and the mortar product selected.
Material, paving and cost calculators
Sand Calculator
Estimate sand volume and approximate weight for applications such as bedding, leveling and material-mix planning. Because sand density changes with moisture and grading, supplier data is preferred for tonnage-based orders.
Aggregate Calculator
Estimate crushed stone, gravel or aggregate volume and approximate weight. Use the result to plan base layers and material orders, while checking the exact grading and bulk density supplied for the project.
Paver Calculator
Estimate the number of paving units needed from the project area and paver dimensions, including a cutting and waste allowance. Layout pattern, borders, curves and the manufacturer's dimensions can affect the final count.
Material Cost Calculator
Turn a calculated quantity into a preliminary project budget by combining material price, delivery and tax. Enter the supplier's actual billing unit and quote so the estimate reflects the price you are being offered.
Fabric & Sewing Calculators
Explore six tools for fabric yardage, quilting, curtains, upholstery, cutting layouts and unit conversion.
Fabric Yardage Calculator
Estimate fabric length from piece dimensions, piece count, usable bolt width and an allowance for hems or pattern matching. Check the cutting layout and sewing pattern before purchasing.
Planning guides
Reference tables
Before you order
Material quantities are affected by product density, moisture, grading, compaction, bag yield, cutting waste and site conditions. The calculators therefore provide planning estimates rather than supplier-certified quantities.
For structural concrete and masonry, use the approved project specifications and confirm the final quantity and product characteristics with your supplier or qualified professional.