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Calculadora Gratuita de Espaciado de Plantas

Un jardín perfectamente espaciado.

Determina el número exacto de plantas necesarias utilizando patrones de cuadrícula o triangulares.

Calcula tu Proyecto

Diagrama del Proyecto

L: 10 ftW: 5 ft

Plantas Necesarias

—Plantas

Ingresa las dimensiones arriba

Densidad de Plantas

—plantas/pie²

Plantas por pie cuadrado de área

Profundidades Recomendadas para Espaciado de Plantas

Proyecto / UsoProfundidad Recomendada
Annual Flowers6–12 inches apart
Perennial Flowers12–18 inches apart
Small Shrubs2–3 feet apart
Large Shrubs / Hedges4–6 feet apart

Cómo Calcular el Volumen de Espaciado de Plantas

La mayoría de los proveedores venden espaciado de plantas por yarda cúbica. Para convertir el área a yardas cúbicas, usa esta fórmula:

Volume (cu yd) = (Length × Width × Depth) ÷ 27

Nuestra calculadora también multiplica el resultado por 0 toneladas/yd³ (la densidad estándar de espaciado de plantas) para mostrar el peso estimado.

Consejos de Expertos

1

Staggered (triangular) spacing provides a fuller, more natural look and reduces soil erosion compared to square grid spacing.

2

Always leave a border gap equal to half the spacing distance from the edge of the bed so plants do not spill over path boundaries.

3

Mulch the empty spaces between young plants immediately to retain moisture and prevent weeds from occupying the open gaps.

Preguntas Frecuentes

What is staggered vs square plant spacing?▼
Square spacing aligns plants in straight rows and columns, creating grid patterns. Staggered (triangular) spacing offsets every second row, placing each plant in the pocket between the two in the adjacent row. Staggered spacing is ~15.4% more dense and provides better visual coverage.
How do you calculate number of plants needed?▼
For a square grid, divide the total area in square inches by the square of the plant spacing in inches. For staggered planting, divide the total area by the square of the spacing in inches multiplied by 0.866. Our calculator handles this conversion instantly for any shape.
How many plants do I need for a 10x10 area?▼
If spacing plants at 12 inches (1 foot) apart: on a square grid, you need 100 plants. On a staggered grid, you need approximately 115 plants to achieve full coverage. At 18 inches apart, you need 44 plants (square) or 51 plants (staggered).
Should I calculate edge spacing?▼
Yes. It is standard practice to subtract a border buffer (usually half the planting spacing) around the bed perimeter before running spacing calculations so plants don't grow over walkways or lawn edges.

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