Decking Pattern Calculator
Board counts for standard, diagonal, herringbone, picture frame, chevron, and parquet decking patterns.
Decking Pattern Calculator
Board counts for standard, diagonal, herringbone, picture frame, and more
Deck Size
Pattern
Boards run parallel to one edge. Simplest layout with least waste.
Board Specs
Results
Formulas Used
Standard Boards
Simple parallel layout — width of deck divided by board coverage width.
Pattern Waste Factor
Diagonal adds ~15%, herringbone ~20%, parquet ~25% waste vs standard parallel layout.
Decking Pattern Guide
Waste Factor by Pattern
| Pattern | Waste Factor | Difficulty | |---------|-------------|------------| | Standard (parallel) | 10% | Easy | | Diagonal (45°) | 15% | Moderate | | Picture Frame | 15% | Moderate | | Herringbone | 20% | Hard | | Chevron | 20% | Hard | | Parquet | 25% | Very Hard |
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