About YardCalc

YardCalc started with a simple frustration: every DIY project begins with the same question — how much do I actually need? — and the answers scattered across supplier sites rarely match the way materials are actually sold. A mulch bed isn't sold in square feet; it's sold in cubic yards or 2-cubic-foot bags.

Every calculator on this site answers that question for one specific project type, in the units suppliers use, with the rounding conventions pros follow — bags round up, concrete orders include the 10% safety factor, tile includes the 10% waste allowance.

Cost estimates are based on national US average prices and are updated regularly. They are planning guides, not quotes — regional prices and delivery fees vary widely.

YardCalc is an independent site. It is free to use, requires no signup, and works entirely in your browser — your measurements never leave your device.