App
Keep the whole project list.
Cateechee, Whiteoak Hill and Merry Plaza show saved walls together, with shape previews and quick access to installation.
BUILT FOR CONTRACTORS. USEFUL FOR EVERYONE.
Count the blocks.
Plan every course.
Get a free block and cap estimate here. Then use the CurveSet mobile app to save the wall, explore its layout and sitework, and take the details to the jobsite.
✓ No signup · Free instant estimate · Works on your phone
ACTUAL APP · ANDROID PREVIEW
Whiteoak HillSaved project · 3D construction view
See projects, sitework & Pro tools
RADIUS-AWARE QUANTITIES✦PER-COURSE BREAKDOWN✦ESTIMATED CAP COUNT✦DOWNLOADABLE ESTIMATES
01 / THE ESTIMATOR
The numbers, before the build.
Get your first quantities without an account. For saved projects, compound layouts, sitework and field worksheets, take the next step in the mobile app.
01 / INPUTS LIVE CALCULATION
02 / YOUR ESTIMATELIVE RESULTS
ESTIMATED BLOCKS TO ORDER
—blocks
— nominal placements + 10% waste allowance
TOTAL WALL RUN
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top course front face
EXPOSED HEIGHT
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excludes buried course
ESTIMATED CAPS
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based on cap coverage
BLOCK + CAP COST
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enter optional prices
TOP COURSE / PLAN VIEW90° OUTSIDE CURVE
Nominal block locations; not a saw-cut or construction approval.
Course-by-course breakdown
| COURSE | RADIUS / RUN | BLOCKS |
|---|
Quantity-planning estimate only. The app adds placement and cutting detail; product and jobsite conditions can change quantities.
TAKE IT BEYOND THE ESTIMATEA block count is the start.
A block count is the start.
A build plan is the difference.
Bring project layouts, individual block positions, course checklists, cutting diagrams, material takeoffs, and printable worksheets to the jobsite.
Get CurveSet for Android Start with free planning · Pro adds full export & field recordsAndroid in internal testing · iOS planned
02 / INSIDE CURVESET
The estimate is a start.
Here is what comes next.
Actual screenshots from the Play-installed Android app with Pro unlocked. Named example projects show different shapes and configured sitework; Pro features are labeled below.
9 screenshots · choose a workflow to explore
App · S wall
Cateechee: follow the full run.
Explore a compound S wall course by course, with the block profile, cap count and layout in one place.
App · U wall
Merry Plaza: a different shape.
A rounded U wall using Allan Block AB Classic, with six courses and its own cap layout.
App · Sitework
Whiteoak Hill: look below grade.
Switch from finished landscape to construction and excavation views for the sitework dimensions you have entered.
App · Materials
See the materials together.
Review block and cap quantities, then the configured excavation, aggregate and drain-pipe takeoff.
Pro · PDF export
Bring a worksheet to the field.
Print or share a concise estimate. Choose the detailed installation packet when you need numbered plans and cut sheets.
App · Installation
Work through numbered positions.
See each block on the course plan. Pro adds saved field observations and completed-cut records for your projects.
Pro · Field records
Inspect a calculated cut.
Open the diagram, retained dimensions and nominal cut marks. Check actual stock and manufacturer requirements before cutting.
Pro · Cap details
Keep cap details close by.
Inspect cap geometry and cut marks separately from wall blocks, using the cap stock and blade kerf you specify.
Use the free estimate to get your bearings.
Use the app to keep the project moving.
Get the first quantities.
Straight and circular walls, per-course counts, cap estimates, optional block/cap costs, CSV and shareable links. No account or payment.
Make it a saved project.
Detailed layouts, more wall shapes, 3D views and sitework inputs. Android is in internal testing; iOS is planned. The app includes a free planning tier.
Take the paperwork with you.
More saved projects, full PDF print/export and saved field records. One-time purchase in the app; current price is shown by Google Play.
03 / WORKFLOW
From sketch
to site plan.
Start with an idea. Use the measurements you have. Take the detail with you when you're ready to build.
Start your estimate01
Choose the wall
Outside curve, inside curve, or straight. Enter your radius or wall length.
02
Enter the product
Select a common retaining wall block or supply your own block dimensions.
03
Get the takeoff
Review blocks per course, total quantities, cap estimate, and optional costs.
04
Keep planning in the app
Build detailed layouts, track work and create printable installation worksheets.
04 / QUESTIONS
Good questions.
Clear answers.
A better estimate starts with knowing what it does and doesn't include.
How do I calculate blocks for a curved retaining wall?
Choose an inside or outside curve, enter the radius and angle, select your block profile, and specify courses. The estimator adjusts the front-face radius by course and calculates nominal block placements using the block's face width. Add your own waste allowance for the shopping estimate.
What's the difference between an inside and outside curve?
The front-face radius changes in opposite directions as a wall rises because of block setback. An outside (convex) curve usually gets tighter toward the top; an inside (concave) curve usually grows wider. Measuring from the top or base course changes the starting radius calculation.
Are cap quantities and cutting instructions exact?
Cap quantity here is based on your entered coverage per piece and the top-course run. Actual caps, miters, waste, and final cuts depend on the manufacturer's specific cap product and your site. The CurveSet mobile app provides more detailed geometric plans to field-check. Android is currently in internal testing; iOS is planned.
Can I use my own block dimensions?
Yes. Choose “Custom block size” and enter front-face width, height, and setback. Catalog dimensions are nominal, and regional products can differ; verify dimensions with your supplier.
Is this a structural retaining wall design?
No. This is a geometry and materials-planning tool, not a soil-stability, drainage, surcharge, geogrid, or code-compliance design. Follow the current product installation guide and use a qualified engineer when site conditions or local requirements call for one.
Is the calculator free?
Yes. The web calculator runs locally in your browser with no account, backend, or payment. CurveSet's mobile app includes a free tier, with additional project and worksheet functionality offered through a one-time Pro purchase.
05 / READY FOR THE NEXT COURSE?
Build smarter.
One course at a time.
Get the first estimate here. Bring the full workflow to the field with CurveSet.