Gravel Calculator

How much gravel or crushed stone to order, in cubic yards and tons.

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of gravel
Area–
Volume–
50 lb bags (0.5 cu ft)23 kg bags (14 L)–

How it's calculated

tons = length × width × depth (in) ÷ 12 ÷ 27 × 1.4

Crushed stone and gravel weigh about 1.4 tons per cubic yard, depending on stone type and size. Ask your supplier for the exact figure. If you will compact the gravel, add 10–15%.

How deep?

UseDepth
Garden path2–3"
Patio or shed base4–6"
Driveway, new8–12" in layers
Driveway, top-up2–3"

Questions

How much does a yard of gravel cover?

About 81 ft² at 4" deep, or 162 ft² at 2".