Retaining Wall Calculator

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ft
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Buried first course
Add cap blocks
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Wall blocks

147 blocks

Courses (rows)
7
Blocks per course
20
Cap blocks
21
Gravel leveling base (24 in × 6 in trench)
0.74 cu yd
Drainage stone (12 in behind wall)
1.73 cu yd
Perforated drain pipe
20 ft
Block cost
$599

5% waste included. Walls over 3–4 ft usually need geogrid and engineering; check local rules.

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