Stone calculator
Estimate how much decorative or crushed stone to order for your project. To find how much stone 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 stone's typical density of about 1.5 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 stone 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 stone)
- Multiply length × width × depth, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards
Questions, answered.
How much stone do I need?+
Multiply length by width (in feet) by depth (in inches), then divide by 324 for cubic yards. A 2 to 3 inch depth suits most decorative stone beds.
How much does a yard of stone weigh?+
Crushed stone is roughly 2,800 to 3,200 lbs per cubic yard (about 1.4 to 1.6 tons), heavier than mulch or topsoil.
Should I order stone by the yard or the ton?+
Many yards sell stone by the ton. Use the cubic-yard result here and multiply by about 1.5 to estimate tons.
Sell stone online, not over the phone.
BulkTrackPro gives your yard a branded storefront and app so customers order the right amount of stone, pay, and schedule delivery, with driver dispatch and QuickBooks sync.