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Aggregate and Base Estimating
Estimate MOT Type 1 for a driveway before you book aggregate
Driveway builds usually rise or fall on the base. This page focuses on converting driveway dimensions into a more realistic Type 1 order.
How to use it
Use it as a planning estimate
Use this guide to build a rough material estimate, then confirm the final order against product data and site conditions.
Why trust it
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Read the calculator methodology and editorial policy for the standards behind these pages.
Use the calculator first
The quickest path is to start with MOT Type 1 Calculator, then use this guide to sense-check the result and decide what to buy next.
Why this page exists
Best for aggregates, soils, screeds, and fill materials where the order usually starts with volume, then converts into tonnes, bags, or bulk units. On this page, that usually means turning simple measurements into a more practical material order.
Core assumption
Volume calculators assume the job can be reduced to length, width, depth, and a practical density or buying-unit conversion.
Common mistake
Depth mistakes are the biggest problem, followed by using the wrong density and forgetting that loose and compacted materials do not behave identically.
Next step links
Open the full Aggregate and Base Estimating tool set or go straight to the MOT Type 1 Calculator.