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How many pavers of each colour do I need to order?

Multiply the total by the accent percentage and round to the nearest piece. Allocate the remainder to the base colour, then subtract stock in each colour separately. Include your cutting allowance in the total plan count.

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Worked example

With the example inputs below, the calculator returns these results.

Base pieces to order 258

Total pieces in the plan
360 pieces
Target accent share
20 %
Base pieces on hand
30 pieces
Accent pieces on hand
12 pieces

Other results

Accent pieces to order
60
Base pieces in plan
288
Accent pieces in plan
72

Use your own figures

Order an exact total piece count while keeping the accent share close to the design. Open the worksheet, replace the example values, then copy or print the result.

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