Deck Block Calculator

Approximates blocks on a rectangular grid using pier spacing along length and width.

Step 1: Units

Step 2

Enter project measurements

Use decimals if needed (e.g. 3.5).

How to use this calculator

Enter deck footprint and spacing between pier centers in both directions.

What the math is doing

Blocks ≈ (ceil(L/sx)) × (ceil(W/sy)).

Frequently asked questions

Beam overhang?

Add perimeter blocks manually.

Frost depth?

Follow local post depth tables.

Titan blocks?

Brand-specific layouts differ.

Cantilever?

Engineering outside this count.

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