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Paver Base Calculator

Estimate independent compacted, loose, and purchase quantities for aggregate base and bedding layers.

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How to use it

Define area, then confirm each layer

  1. Add project rectangles and exclusions.
  2. Choose a sourced reference or custom inputs.
  3. Review and confirm compacted depth.
  4. Enter a supplier- or site-confirmed loose-volume multiplier.
  5. Optionally add matching density, package capacity, and price.

Method

Each material remains independent

The TypeScript Calculator Core calculates compacted, loose, waste, and purchase volume separately for each enabled layer. The calculator never converts a Proctor or relative-compaction percentage into a volume multiplier.

  • Density is optional and limited to purchase/loose bulk basis.
  • Driveways and special conditions require project-specific inputs.
  • Results are estimates, not guaranteed quantities or approvals.

Source

Belgard residential guidance

The pedestrian reference records limited manufacturer guidance for conventional residential patios and walkways and still requires final-depth confirmation.

Review the official Belgard installation page

Calculation provenance

Code-owned calculation engine

Definition paver_base 1.0.0 uses formula layer_volume_v1 1.0.0. Editorial content and database records cannot execute or replace the formula.

Required sources

  • Belgard — Paver and Wall Installation Guidelines, “Base” section. | Paver and Wall Installation Guidelines, “Bedding Sand” section. (version 1.0.0)