Irrigation Zone Calculator
Plan your Rachio drip irrigation setup and calculate materials
1Current Setup
You have 6 zones available on your 8-zone Rachio.
2Choose Approach
Easier & Cheaper
- • Convert existing sprinkler heads to drip manifolds
- • Uses existing water lines and valves
- • Less digging required
- • Drip zones share schedule with sprinkler zone
3Configure Areas
Area: 48 sq ft
Area: 30 sq ft
Area: 40 sq ft
Area: 150 sq ft
Materials List
Estimated materials for 4 zones using the extend existing approach
Backflow Preventer / Filter
4$75.96
1/2" Drip Tubing
350 ft$122.50
Drip Emitter 1 GPH
240$108.00
Drip Punch Tool
1$8.99
Tubing Stakes
102$25.50
1/2" Tee Fitting
12$15.00
1/2" Elbow Fitting
16$15.20
1/2" Coupling
14$10.50
1/2" End Cap / Figure 8
8$6.80
1/2" Riser Adapter
4$13.96
Estimated Total$554.33
*Prices are estimates. Actual costs may vary by retailer and region.
Pro Tips
- Search terms: "sprinkler to drip irrigation converter" or "Rain Bird drip irrigation starter kit"
- Brands to look for: Rain Bird, Orbit, Hunter, Netafim
- Drip PSI: Drip systems run at 25-30 PSI vs 40-60 PSI for sprinklers - always use a pressure regulator
- Emitter spacing: 12" for most plants, 6" for dense groundcover, 18-24" for vegetables