Landscaping & Construction Guides

Landscaping Guides

• Topsoil Depth GuideTypical depths for lawns, planting beds and raised beds, with a worked volume example.
• Mulch Depth GuideRecommended planning depths, bulk volume, bag coverage and ordering allowances.
• Gravel Driveway GuideDriveway depth, layer planning, cubic-yard calculations and approximate tonnage.

Construction Guides

• Concrete Calculator GuideHow to calculate slab volume, convert units and plan an ordering allowance.
• Paver Calculator GuideMeasure paving areas, estimate paver counts and allow for cuts and waste.

Reference Resources

• Material Density ChartApproximate tons per cubic yard for common soil, mulch, gravel and aggregate materials.
• Conversion TablesUseful cubic-yard, cubic-foot, cubic-meter, length and area conversions.
• Coverage TablesApproximate area coverage at common material depths.

How to use these guides

1. Measure the project area as accurately as practical.
2. Choose a depth appropriate for the material and project.
3. Use the matching calculator to estimate volume or quantity.
4. Review density, bag-yield and waste assumptions before ordering.
5. Confirm the final quantity with the supplier for product-specific specifications.

MaterialYardage provides planning estimates. Actual quantities can vary with moisture, grading, compaction, product yield, site shape and installation method.

Start with a calculator

Browse all MaterialYardage calculators for topsoil, mulch, gravel, concrete, cement, sand, aggregate, masonry, pavers and material cost planning.