Fire Pit Calculator — Estimate Materials and Costs for Your Outdoor Project

Fire Pit Calculator

Calculate fire pit materials, pavers, gravel, and fire glass needed for your outdoor project. Estimate costs for different fire pit types and sizes.

Step 1: Fire Pit Dimensions

Standard Fire Pit Sizes

Most fire pits are 36-48 inches in diameter. Smaller fire pits (24-30″) are portable, while larger ones (48-60″) are permanent installations.

Step 2: Materials & Cost

Material Estimates

Concrete pavers: ~0.5 sq ft per paver. Gravel base: 4-6 inches deep. Fire glass: covers 1-2 inches depth.

Fire Pit Materials Estimate

Summary
Materials List
Cost Breakdown

Total Estimated Cost

$485.00
36″ Round Concrete Paver Fire Pit
Pavers/Stones
42 pavers
Base Material
0.5 cubic yards
Filler Material
40 lbs lava rock
Seating Area
78 sq ft

Complete Materials List

Material Quantity Unit Price Total Cost Notes

Cost Breakdown by Material Type

Fire Pit Calculation Formula

Pavers = (Circumference ÷ Paver Width) × (Height ÷ Paver Height)

For round fire pits: Circumference = π × Diameter. Base material: Length × Width × Depth. Filler: Area × Desired Depth.

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