Plant spacing calculator (plants per area)
Calculate how many seedlings, plants or seeds fit in a plot, bed or hectare from the row spacing and plant spacing, in square, rectangular or triangular (quincunx) planting.
How to useHow many plants fit in the area?
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Plant spacing calculator (plants per area): what it is for
Enter the plot dimensions or the area in hectares, the row spacing and plant spacing and the layout. The calculator shows the number of plants, how many to buy with a replacement margin and the plant density per hectare.
How to use
- Enter the area.
- Enter the spacing and layout.
- See how many plants to buy.
When to use it
- Planning orchards and reforestation.
- Calculating tree or coffee seedlings.
- Planning vegetable gardens and beds.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate plants per hectare?
Divide 10,000 m² by the area each plant takes up, which is the row spacing times the plant spacing. At 3 × 2 m, each plant takes 6 m² and about 1,667 plants fit per hectare.
What is triangular or quincunx planting?
Plants in one row are staggered with those in the next row, forming triangles. With the same distance between plants, this layout fits about 15% more plants than a square grid.
Should I buy extra plants?
Yes. It's common to buy 5% to 10% extra to replace the ones that don't take.
Is it really free?
Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no subscription and no usage limits. All Tools123 tools are free and run right in your browser.