How Much Resin and Aggregate Do I Need for My Resin Driveway?
Before ordering your resin bound materials, you need to know the total area you are covering in square metres (m²).
Once you have measured your driveway, patio, path or other area, you can enter the square metreage into our Resin Driveway Calculator. The calculator will then help you work out how much resin and aggregate you need based on your chosen installation depth.
The good news is that measuring your area is usually straightforward.
How Do I Measure My Driveway?
To calculate the area of a simple rectangular driveway, you only need two measurements:
Length × Width = Area in square metres
For example, if your driveway is:
- 6 metres long
- 4 metres wide
The calculation would be:
6m × 4m = 24m²
Your driveway therefore covers 24 square metres.
Once you have your measurement, enter 24m² into our Resin Driveway Calculator to work out the materials required.
Measuring Your Driveway Step by Step
Before you start, you’ll need a tape measure and somewhere to record your measurements.
Step 1: Measure the length
Measure the full length of the area that will be covered with resin bound surfacing.
Take the measurement in metres.
For example:
Length = 8m
Step 2: Measure the width
Measure the width of the area in metres.
If the width is the same all the way along, you only need one measurement.
For example:
Width = 4m
Step 3: Multiply the measurements
Multiply the length by the width:
8m × 4m = 32m²
Your total area is therefore 32 square metres.
Step 4: Enter the area into the calculator
Once you know the total square metreage, use our Resin Driveway Calculator.
Enter your measurements and select the appropriate installation depth to calculate the amount of resin bound material required.
What If My Driveway Isn’t a Rectangle?
Not every driveway is a simple rectangle.
You may have:
- An L-shaped driveway
- A driveway that gets wider or narrower
- A curved entrance
- A separate parking area
- A path alongside the driveway
- An area around the front or side of your house
Don’t worry. You can still easily work out the total area.
The simplest method is to divide the driveway into smaller sections.
Calculate the area of each section separately and then add the figures together.
Measuring an L-Shaped Driveway
An L-shaped driveway can be divided into two rectangles.
For example:
Section 1
6m × 3m = 18m²
Section 2
3m × 2m = 6m²
Now add the two areas together:
18m² + 6m² = 24m²
Your total driveway area is 24m².
You can then enter 24m² into the resin driveway calculator.
What If My Driveway Changes Width?
If your driveway is wider at one end than the other, don’t simply use the widest measurement for the whole driveway.
Instead, divide the driveway into sections.
For example, you could measure:
Front section: 4m × 3m = 12m²
Middle section: 4m × 4m = 16m²
Rear section: 3m × 3m = 9m²
Then add the sections together:
12m² + 16m² + 9m² = 37m²
Your total area is 37m².
Measuring a Driveway With a Path
If you are installing resin bound surfacing on both your driveway and a path, remember to include the path in your total area.
Measure each area separately.
For example:
Driveway: 30m²
Front path: 6m²
Side path: 4m²
Total area: 40m²
You would therefore enter 40m² into the calculator.
How to Measure a Curved Driveway
Curved driveways can look difficult to measure, but you can make the process much easier by dividing the area into several smaller sections.
You don’t need to measure every curve individually.
Instead, look at the overall shape and divide it into manageable sections that can be measured using length and width.
For example, you could divide a curved driveway into:
- Section A
- Section B
- Section C
- Section D
Calculate the square metreage of each section and add them together.
The more complicated the shape, the more sections you can use.
This will generally give you a much more accurate figure than trying to calculate the entire driveway as one large rectangle.
Always Measure the Areas You Are Actually Surfacing
When measuring your project, make sure you include every area that will receive resin bound surfacing.
This could include:
- The main driveway
- Parking bays
- Turning areas
- Paths
- Areas in front of garages
- Side paths
- Areas around gates
- Additional sections around the property
It can be useful to make a quick sketch of the area and write your measurements directly onto it.
This makes it much easier to keep track of multiple sections.
Use Metres for Your Measurements
For the easiest calculation, measure everything in metres.
For example:
5 metres × 4 metres = 20m²
If you have a measurement in centimetres, convert it into metres before calculating.
For example:
350cm = 3.5m
So:
3.5m × 4m = 14m²
Keeping all your measurements in metres will make your calculations much simpler.
What Depth Should I Select?
Once you know your total area, you also need to select the appropriate installation depth when using the calculator.
The required depth depends on the application and the resin bound system being installed.
Our calculator provides different depth options, allowing you to select the depth appropriate for your project.
If you’re unsure which depth you require, check the installation guidance for your chosen resin bound system before ordering.
Use Our Resin Driveway Calculator
You don’t need to manually work out how much resin and aggregate you need.
Your job is simply to measure the area accurately.
Once you know the total square metreage, our Resin Driveway Calculator can do the rest.
Simply:
- Measure your driveway
Measure the length and width of each section.
- Calculate the square metreage
Multiply the length by the width for each section.
- Add the sections together
This gives you the total area in m².
- Enter your total area into the calculator
Use the total square metreage in our calculator.
- Select your installation depth
Choose the appropriate depth for your project.
- Use the calculator to determine your materials
The calculator will help you establish the quantity of resin bound materials required for your project.
Calculate Your Resin Bound Materials
Example: Measuring a Typical Driveway
Let’s say you have a driveway that consists of two sections.
Main driveway
6m × 4m = 24m²
Additional parking area
3m × 2m = 6m²
Add the two areas together:
24m² + 6m² = 30m²
Your total area is therefore:
30m²
You would enter 30m² into the Resin Driveway Calculator and select the appropriate installation depth.
The calculator can then be used to determine how much material you need.
What If I’m Not Sure About My Measurements?
If your driveway has an unusual shape, multiple levels or several different sections, take your time when measuring.
A simple sketch can be very helpful.
Mark each section with its length and width, calculate each section separately and then add the figures together.
If you’re still unsure, it’s better to check your measurements before ordering your materials.
Remember that the calculator can only provide an accurate material requirement if the area measurement you enter is accurate.
Quick Guide to Measuring Your Resin Driveway
Simple rectangular area:
Length × Width = m²
Irregular area:
Divide into sections → calculate each section → add the areas together
For example:
Section 1 = 15m²
Section 2 = 12m²
Section 3 = 8m²
Total = 35m²
Enter 35m² into the calculator.
Ready to Calculate Your Materials?
Once you’ve measured your driveway, you don’t need to work out the resin and aggregate quantities yourself.
Simply take your total square metreage and enter it into our Resin Driveway Calculator.
It will help you determine the amount of material required based on the size and depth of your project.
Measure your area → Work out your m² → Enter it into the calculator → Find out what you need.