How Many Artificial Hedge Panels Do I Need?
How Many Artificial Hedge Panels Do I Need?
Working out quantity is simple once you know your area. Measure the space you want to cover, and our quick calculator (and the worked examples below) will tell you exactly how many panels to order — in either size.
✓ Quick calculator
✓ Both panel sizes
✓ Worked examples
✓ No over-ordering
The simple rule
Everything comes down to your area in square metres (m²). Measure the width and height of the space you want to cover, in metres, and multiply them together. Then convert that area into panels:
| Panel size | Coverage | Panels per 1m² |
|---|---|---|
| 50cm × 50cm tile | 0.25m² each | 4 tiles |
| 1m × 1m panel | 1m² each | 1 panel |
Important: round each dimension up, don't just divide the area
Offcuts can't be reused, so a part-panel still counts as a whole one. Work out how many panels fit across the width (rounding up) and how many up the height (rounding up), then multiply. For example a 2m × 1.8m area is 3.6m², but you'd order 16 small tiles (4 across × 4 high) or 4 large panels (2 across × 2 high) — the calculator below does this for you.
Quick panel calculator
Enter the width and height of the area you want to cover. Because offcuts can't be reused, the calculator rounds each dimension up to whole panels — so the figure already allows for waste.
How many panels do I need?
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Indicative quantities. For an exact figure on an awkward space, request a free quote and we'll work it out for you.
Worked examples
If you'd rather see it laid out, here are some common areas and the panels they need (each dimension already rounded up to whole panels):
| Area to cover | Size | 50cm tiles | 1m panels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small fence panel | 2m × 1.8m = 3.6m² | 16 tiles | 4 panels |
| Standard fence run | 5m × 1.8m = 9m² | 40 tiles | 10 panels |
| Long boundary | 10m × 1.8m = 18m² | 80 tiles | 20 panels |
| Courtyard wall | 3m × 2.4m = 7.2m² | 30 tiles | 9 panels |
| Balcony screen | 4m × 1.1m = 4.4m² | 24 tiles | 8 panels |
Each dimension rounded up to whole panels — this already allows for offcut waste, so no extra needs adding.
Which size should I order?
Both sizes give the same coverage per square metre, so the choice is about handling and the area you're covering:
50cm × 50cm tiles
Easier to handle and post, and better for smaller or more detailed areas where you need to work around obstacles. More joins overall.
1m × 1m panels
Cover large runs faster with fewer pieces and fewer joins. Ideal for long fences and big walls. A little bulkier to handle.
You can mix sizes on one project — large panels for the open runs, smaller tiles to fill around posts and edges.
Measuring tips
Measure the actual coverage area
Measure the width and height of the surface you'll cover — not the whole fence if you're only screening part of it. Note them in metres.
Account for height properly
If you're screening for privacy from an upstairs window or raised deck, measure to the sightline you need to block, not just the fence height.
Round each dimension up
Work out the panels across and up separately, rounding each up to a whole panel, then multiply. Because offcuts can't be reused, this is more accurate than dividing the total area — and it already builds in the waste.
Round up to whole panels
You can't buy part of a panel, so always round up. Spare offcuts are useful for filling thin spots and edges anyway.
Want us to work it out for you?
Send us your measurements and we'll confirm exactly how many panels you need, recommend the right style, and send a tailored quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate how many hedge panels I need?
Measure the width and height of your area in metres. Work out how many panels fit across the width and how many up the height, rounding each up to a whole panel, then multiply the two. Rounding each dimension up (rather than dividing the area) accounts for offcuts that can't be reused. Our calculator above does this automatically.
Do I need to order extra for trimming?
No — as long as you round each dimension up to whole panels (which our calculator does), the waste from offcuts is already built in. A part-panel always counts as a whole one because the offcut can't be reused elsewhere.
Can I mix the two panel sizes?
Yes. Many people use 1m panels to cover open runs quickly and 50cm tiles to fill around posts, corners and detailed areas. They join together the same way.
What if my area is an awkward shape?
Break it into rectangles, work out each one (rounding each dimension up to whole panels), and add them together. If you'd rather not, send us the measurements and we'll calculate it for you with your quote.
Do panels lose coverage where they join?
No. The connectors lock neighbouring panels together so the foliage meets seamlessly, with no gap or thin line at the joins.
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