Retaining wall guides and calculators
Get a reliable first-pass material estimate, learn how wall geometry works, and see when the mobile app adds value for compound shapes, drainage, excavation and construction planning.
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How many blocks for a curved retaining wall?
Measure radius and sweep, derive courses from finished height, and check the actual block and cap example, including the difference between inside and outside curves.
Read the worked example ↗Retaining wall excavation, backfill and drainage
Understand how trench dimensions, leveling-pad stone, imported backfill, collector drain, French drains and optional filter fabric feed material planning in CurveSet.
Learn about sitework ↗Curved retaining wall calculator
Estimate straightforward circular walls using height, radius, curve angle, block system and waste allowance.
Calculate a curved wall ↗CurveSet example projects in 3D
Explore actual app screenshots of S-walls, rounded U-walls, excavation, sitework takeoffs and contractor worksheets.
Explore app examples ↗Start simple. Plan the full job in CurveSet.
Basic wall estimates are free in the browser. CurveSet mobile adds compound shapes, 3D views, sitework and backfill takeoffs, progress tracking and saved projects. Lifetime Pro adds unlimited projects and complete PDF and cut documentation.
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