Gravel calculator
Work out how much gravel to order for a driveway, path, or base layer. To find how much gravel you need, measure your area's length and width in feet and pick a depth in inches. The calculator multiplies length × width × depth, then divides by 324 to give cubic yards, and estimates tons using gravel's typical density of about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Tonnage is an estimate. Actual weight varies with moisture and material. When in doubt, round up.
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Book a demo →How to calculate how much gravel you need
- Measure the length of your area in feet
- Measure the width of your area in feet
- Choose your depth in inches (3" is typical for gravel)
- Multiply length × width × depth, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards
Questions, answered.
How much gravel do I need for a driveway?+
Multiply length by width (in feet) by depth (in inches), then divide by 324 for cubic yards. Driveways usually need 3 to 4 inches of gravel per layer.
How much does a yard of gravel weigh?+
Roughly 2,800 to 3,000 lbs per cubic yard (about 1.4 to 1.5 tons), depending on stone size and moisture.
How many tons of gravel are in a cubic yard?+
About 1.4 tons per cubic yard for typical driveway gravel, so a 3-yard order is roughly 4.2 tons.
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