Home Calculators Driveway calculator Driveway calculator: block paving and asphalt Enter your drive size to get the sub-base, sand, blocks, kerbs or asphalt tonnage you need.
Surface
Block paving Asphalt / tarmac
Lengthm Widthm Sub-base depthmm 150mm for cars, 200mm+ for vans
Edging kerbs round the edge?
Yes No
Area 24.0 m²
MOT Type 1 7.56 t
Sharp sand bed (50mm) 1.92 t
Block paving (+5%) 26 m²
Edging kerbs 22 Shopping list
9 x MOT Type 1 Bulk Bag 850kg 3 x Sharp Sand Bulk Bag 850kg 26 x Block Paving 200 x 100 x 50mm Grey (per m2) 22 x Concrete Kerb 125 x 150 x 915mm Grey Uses about 2.1 t/m³ compacted Type 1, a 50mm sand bed at 1.6 t/m³ and 5% extra blocks for cuts.
Add to materials list How it works 1 Choose block paving or asphalt. 2 Enter the length, width and sub-base depth. 3 Choose whether you want edging kerbs. 4 Add the materials to your list and compare prices. Material prices for this job Now find the cheapest place to buy Take your quantities across to Price Planter and compare them across UK builders' merchants — including whether splitting the order across two merchants works out cheaper.
Compare material prices Quantities are typical trade allowances and a guide only — always confirm with your tradesperson or supplier before ordering.
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