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Whether you want to pave your driveway, create a rockery or make garden paths, aggregates can be a great option. However, it can be difficult to know exactly how much you need. Our aggregate calculator for type 1 mot, decorative stone, shingle and more can tell you how many tonnes and bulk bags you’ll need for your project. Simply input your details into the gravel calculator to get started.

 

 

 

How to use our shingle calculator

Our shingle estimator is easy to use - just follow the steps below:

  1. Enter the width, length and depth of the coverage area in metres
  2. Specify the aggregate type from the following -
    • Type 1 mot
    • Sharp sand
    • 10mm shingle
    • 20mm shingle
    • Ballast
    • Decorative slate
    • Decorative stone
  3. Review the results - our tool will calculate how many tonnes of aggregate you need and how many bulk bags
  4. Browse our full range of aggregates and order what you need.

What is the aggregate bulking factor?

Aggregates are subject to something known as the bulking factor, which is a measure of how much the volume of the sand increases due to air gaps between the particles. In other words, it's a way to correct for the fact that the sand doesn't take up as much space as you might think. For example, if you fill up a bucket that can hold 10 litres of sand, when you pour the sand out, there may only be 8 litres of sand because of the spaces between the particles. This means that the bulking factor for your sand is 1.25 because 10 / 8 = 1.25.

When calculating what you need for your project, our mot type 1 sub base calculator takes the bulking factor into account. It’s worth bearing in mind, however, that our aggregate calculator only gives an estimate and the exact number can depend on factors such as compaction, moisture and weather.

Place your aggregate order today

Once you’ve used our sharp sand calculator to find out how much you need, it’s easy to make an order. With high quality, competitive prices and quick delivery, you can get started on your project straight away.

Why not use our mot type 1 calculator and place your aggregate order today?

 

 


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