AREA, OVERLAP & ROLL LENGTH

Landscape Fabric Calculator

Plan rolls for a rectangular bed while accounting for seams and edge overlap.

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Planning result

Fabric to order414 ft²
Linear feet103.5 ft
Base area360 ft²
Allowance15%

Use this as a planning estimate. Verify product labels, local conditions and supplier packaging before buying or applying materials.

THE FORMULA

How the result is calculated

Order area = bed length × bed width × (1 + overlap percentage). Linear feet = order area ÷ roll width.

SproutScale preserves full precision while calculating and rounds only the displayed result or the final purchasable unit.

FIELD NOTES

Before you act

  • Check roll width before planning seam direction.
  • Cut openings narrowly around established plants.
  • Fabric is not a substitute for correct weed and soil management.
QUICK ANSWERS

Landscape fabric FAQ

How much overlap should seams have?

Product instructions commonly specify several inches; enter an allowance that covers seams, edges and cuts.

Should fabric go under vegetable beds?

Use depends on the system. Permanent fabric can complicate soil improvement and crop rotation, so consider the long-term plan.