GRID PLANTING COUNT

Square-Foot Garden Calculator

Convert bed area and plants-per-square-foot guidance into a simple grid count.

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Planning result

Plant capacity128
Planting squares32
Density4 / ft²
Bed area32 ft²

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

Planting squares = bed length × bed width. Capacity = whole square feet × the selected plants-per-square-foot density.

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

FIELD NOTES

Before you act

  • Common densities include 1, 4, 9 or 16 plants per square foot.
  • Check the variety's mature spread before choosing density.
  • Reserve squares for trellises where tall crops will not shade shorter plants.
QUICK ANSWERS

Square-foot garden FAQ

Which plants use 16 per square foot?

Small crops such as radishes and some carrots are often planted densely, but packet guidance and variety size should control the final choice.

Does the count include paths?

No. Enter only the internal planted dimensions of the bed.