Paving budget

MEASURE FIRST

How to prepare your inputs

Break garden areas into rectangles or triangles and enter the combined area. Obtain material depth, density and bag coverage from your supplier.

How this calculation works

Net area = length × width. Budget range = area × your installed rates + extras.

Assumptions & exclusions

For rectangular areas. Add separate areas before entering an equivalent total. Rates should include material, waste and labour. Check preparation and approval requirements.

Your next step

Confirm drainage, delivery access, finished levels, compaction and material suitability with your landscaper.

Further reading

• ANL weights and volumes

These resources provide background information. Confirm current product specifications and project requirements with your supplier or trade professional.

What if my shape or product is different?

Use dimensions and product data that match the stated method. For complex work, calculate separate sections or obtain a project-specific take-off. Do not apply simple geometry to structural or compliance decisions.

Why are quantities rounded up?

Whole bags, packs, sheets or cartridges round up to purchasable units. Decimal area or volume results are planning figures; confirm order increments with the supplier.

Are my entries saved?

No. Entries remain in the current browser page and clear on reload. Printing can save your results and inputs as a PDF on your device.