Retaining Wall Calculator

Get a first-order block count for segmental retaining wall units and estimate gravel base for a leveling pad under the first course. Enter wall run length, exposed height, nominal block face dimensions, and trench width/depth for the aggregate pad.

Gravel tools: base material calculator.

Segmental retaining wall

Block count uses a simple grid: full blocks only (no deduction for joints). Adjust on site for bond pattern and cuts.

Gravel base (optional)

Base material density (default 1600 kg/m³)

kg/m³

Results

Blocks (approx.): 0

Base gravel volume: 0.00 m³

Base gravel weight: 0.00 t

Reference
Retaining wall

Engineering review

Tall walls, surcharges, and poor soils require engineered design—this page does not replace structural analysis or geotechnical input.

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