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Practical guides that go with our calculators.
Guides
- How to Calculate Asphalt Tonnage for a DrivewayEstimate asphalt tons for a driveway from area, compacted thickness and density, with a 50 × 12 ft example, the lb-per-square-yard method and the density range.
- How Much Gravel Do I Need for a Driveway?Work out gravel for a driveway in cubic yards and tons: the formula, a 50 × 12 ft example, a depth table, density ranges and common mistakes.
- How to Estimate Deck Boards, Joists and ScrewsEstimate deck boards, joists and fasteners. Why dividing by board area is unreliable and how board length changes the order, with a 16 × 12 ft example.