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Gravel Calculator

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Estimate the gravel for a driveway, path or drainage bed in both volume and weight so you can order by the yard or the ton. Enter the area length and width in feet and the depth of gravel in inches, and the calculator returns cubic feet, cubic yards and an approximate tonnage. Gravel is heavy, and most crushed stone weighs roughly one and a half tons per cubic yard, which is the default here and adjustable if your supplier quotes a different density. A two to three inch layer is common for a walking path, while a driveway base often calls for four inches or more built up in compacted lifts. Add a little extra for compaction and settling. All math runs locally in your browser so you can price out several projects at once without any signup.

How to use Gravel Calculator

  1. Enter the area length and width.
  2. Enter the gravel depth.
  3. Read the cubic yards and tons of gravel needed.

Frequently asked questions

How is gravel amount calculated?

It multiplies area length, width, and depth for volume, then reports cubic yards and converts to tons using a typical gravel density.

How many tons is a cubic yard of gravel?

A cubic yard of gravel weighs roughly 1.4 to 1.5 tons depending on the stone, which the calculator uses to give tonnage.

What depth should a driveway be?

Gravel driveways are often 4 to 6 inches deep. Enter your target depth in the same units as the area.

What is Gravel Calculator?

Estimate the gravel for a driveway, path or drainage bed in both volume and weight so you can order by the yard or the ton. Enter the area length and width in feet and the depth of gravel in inches, and the calculator returns cubic feet, cubic yards and an approximate tonnage.

Is Gravel Calculator free to use?

Yes. Gravel Calculator is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits.

Does Gravel Calculator work in a web browser?

Yes. Gravel Calculator runs in any modern web browser. There is nothing to download or install.

Is my data private with Gravel Calculator?

Yes. Gravel Calculator runs entirely on your device in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded to a server.