Yard Metric is a free online tool providing accurate material calculators for construction, landscaping, and DIY projects.
What is Yard Metric?
Yard Metric offers 37 free calculators across 4 categories—Landscaping, Construction, Pavers & Outdoor, and Lumber & Woodworking—designed to estimate material quantities like gravel, concrete, mulch, and lumber. No signup or account required.
Key Features
- Instant Results: Calculations update in real-time as you type, no submit button needed.
- Mobile Friendly: Large touch targets and optimized layout for phones and tablets.
- Multiple Units: Switch between imperial (feet/inches) and metric (meters/centimeters) without losing values.
- Accurate Formulas: Uses industry-standard formulas and typical material densities.
- Free Forever: No ads, no paywalls, no account needed.
- Local History: Automatically saves last 5 calculations per calculator in your browser.
- Shareable Links: Generate a URL with pre-filled values using the Share button.
Who is it for?
Yard Metric is built for professionals (contractors, landscapers) and homeowners tackling DIY projects like driveways, patios, garden beds, and decking.
What can you do with Yard Metric?
- Calculate gravel or crushed stone needed for a driveway or base layer.
- Estimate concrete yardage for a slab, footing, or column.
- Determine how many cubic yards of mulch or topsoil are needed for garden beds.
Pricing
All calculators are free. No subscription, no signup, and no hidden costs.
FAQ
Are these calculators free?
Yes, all calculators are completely free, with no signup, account, or subscription required.
How accurate are the results?
Calculators use industry-standard formulas and typical material densities. Results are estimates; always add a 5–10% overage when ordering materials.
Can I use metric units?
Yes, every calculator supports both imperial (feet/inches) and metric (meters/centimeters). Switch units without losing your entered values.
Can I save my calculations?
Your most recent inputs are automatically saved in your browser. Each calculator also keeps a history of your last 5 calculations locally.
