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When planning construction work for laying paving slabs, you will need an estimate – a calculation of the required quantity of materials and their cost. Manual calculations can be time-consuming and difficult. A paving slab calculator will help make the calculations quick and easy; you only need to enter the initial data into the menu fields. Our online paving slab calculator provides an accurate calculation of slabs by area and allows you to determine how much material is needed.
Features of the Paving Slab Calculator
The calculator is an online program consisting of a set of input fields, a display window for the layout diagram, and a set of fields showing the calculation results. Using the paving slab calculator, you can quickly calculate the necessary amount of materials for your project.
Our construction calculator will calculate all required values based on the given parameters, save the results in PDF format, or print the final results with one click. This is a convenient tool for accurately calculating the quantity of paving slabs and the necessary bedding layer.
Using the Paving Slab Calculator
To obtain results, you need to enter the following data into the calculator's menu fields:
- Dimensions of the area for laying paving slabs, in meters;
- Dimensions of the paving slabs, in centimeters;
- Gap size between the slabs (the gap size depends on the geometric accuracy of the products and the laying technology), in centimeters;
- Thickness of the bedding layer (a cushion of gravel, sand, or screenings serving as the base for the laid slabs), in centimeters;
- Price per square meter of paving slabs;
- Cost of laying one square meter of paving slabs;
- Check the "Include curbs" box if curbstones need to be installed around the perimeter of the site.
After entering all the parameters, click the "CALCULATE" button. The window will display an image of the slab layout, and below you will see the calculation results.
IMPORTANT! Before purchasing, when making the final calculation of the required amount of paving slabs and loose materials for bedding, you should consider:
- Trimming, fitting the edge rows of slabs, as well as defects and breakage;
- Irregularities of the area;
The parameter "Track area" allows you to estimate what part of the site area will be paved with slabs. Calculating the area of one slab and the quantity of paving slabs is necessary to purchase the material in the required volume. You should take a small reserve (5-15%) above the calculated amount, as there may be waste in the form of breakage or unsuitable trimmings.
Reference
Paving slabs are a type of building material for laying on horizontal (or inclined) surfaces: sidewalks, squares, parking lots, etc. They are mainly made from concrete mixtures using three main methods: vibrocasting, vibrocompression, and hypercompression. Concrete paving slabs have high operational strength and durability. Various shapes, patterns, and colors give the products an attractive appearance. The online paving slab calculator can also be used to calculate cobblestones, making it a versatile tool for various construction projects.
