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Calculate landscaping material for multiple rectangle and circle areas with individual depths.<\/p>","2":"

View the calculated material amount, Extra material allowance, recommended order quantity, and optional estimated cost.<\/p>","3":"

Configure optional USD material prices and view the shortcode used to add YardMetrik to a page or post.<\/p>"}},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[716,279450,279163,258373,279164],"plugin_category":[59],"plugin_contributors":[279451],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-362821","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-calculator","plugin_tags-cubic-yards","plugin_tags-gravel","plugin_tags-landscaping","plugin_tags-mulch","plugin_category-utilities-and-tools","plugin_contributors-arisdigitaltools","plugin_committers-arisdigitaltools"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/yardmetrik-landscaping-material-calculator\/assets\/banner-772x250.png?rev=3683829","banner_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/yardmetrik-landscaping-material-calculator\/assets\/banner-1544x500.png?rev=3683829","banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/yardmetrik-landscaping-material-calculator\/assets\/icon-128x128.png?rev=3683829","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/yardmetrik-landscaping-material-calculator\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3683829","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/yardmetrik-landscaping-material-calculator\/assets\/screenshot-1.png?rev=3683864","caption":"

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Configure optional USD material prices and view the shortcode used to add YardMetrik to a page or post.<\/p>"}],"raw_content":"\n

Add the [landscaping_calculator]<\/code> shortcode to a post or page. Visitors can build one landscaping project from multiple separate areas. Each area can be a rectangle or circle with its own depth, while the selected material and extra-material allowance apply to the entire project.<\/p>\n\n

YardMetrik presents shared project details, distinct project-area cards, and a clear results summary. It totals all project square footage and aggregates the individual area volumes, then shows the calculated amount, extra material allowance, and a recommended order amount rounded up to the next quarter cubic yard. Site administrators can optionally set a USD price per cubic yard for each material at Settings > YardMetrik \u2013 Landscaping Material Calculator. The settings page includes clear material-price guidance and shortcode usage instructions. When a valid USD price is configured, the calculator also shows an estimated material cost.<\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Upload the yardmetrik-landscaping-material-calculator<\/code> folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code>, or install it through the WordPress Plugins screen.<\/li>\n
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.<\/li>\n
  3. Optionally configure material pricing at Settings > YardMetrik \u2013 Landscaping Material Calculator.<\/li>\n
  4. Add [landscaping_calculator]<\/code> to a post or page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    What shapes and units does the calculator support?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Rectangles use length and width in feet. Circles use diameter in feet. Each area has its own depth measured in inches. Results are displayed in cubic yards.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    How is the recommended amount to order calculated?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    The calculator adds the selected extra-material percentage and rounds the result up to the nearest 0.25 cubic yard.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Are prices required?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    No. Prices are optional and entered in USD; an estimated cost is shown only for materials with a valid configured price.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

    1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
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    • Initial public release with multi-area rectangle and circle calculations, per-area depth, extra-material allowance, quarter-yard ordering recommendations, optional USD cost estimates, and WordPress admin pricing settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      0.6.0<\/h4>\n\n
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      • Prepared the plugin for release with frontend translation-ready strings, realistic input limits, USD pricing clarity, and a release ZIP packaging script.<\/li>\n
      • Added individual depth inputs for each project area and aggregate volume calculations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        0.5.0<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Improved the YardMetrik settings page with clearer material pricing guidance and shortcode usage instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          0.4.0<\/h4>\n\n
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          • Refined the frontend layout, unit clarity, project-area cards, actions, and results summary.<\/li>\n
          • Made the rounded-up recommended amount more prominent while preserving existing calculations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            0.3.0<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Added multi-area project calculations with rectangle and circle support.<\/li>\n
            • Added aggregate project square footage and area-specific validation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              0.2.0<\/h4>\n\n
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              • Added material selection, extra-material allowance, quarter-yard ordering recommendations, optional material pricing, and a Settings page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                0.1.0<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • Initial MVP release.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"YardMetrik is a simple material calculator for mulch, topsoil, gravel, and decorative stone.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ml.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/362821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ml.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ml.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ml.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=362821"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ml.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/arisdigitaltools"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ml.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=362821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ml.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=362821"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ml.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=362821"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ml.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=362821"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ml.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=362821"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ml.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=362821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}