Gravel Calculator: Yards & Tons

Enter the area's width, length and depth, then pick the material. You get the volume in cubic yards and an approximate weight in tons, since suppliers sell by either.

Width (ft) Length (ft) Depth (in) 4 in for paths, 6–8 in for driveways Material Extra for compaction (%)

Frequently asked questions

How deep should a gravel driveway be?

A new driveway is usually built in layers 8–12 inches deep in total. Topping up an existing driveway typically needs 2–4 inches.

How much does a yard of gravel weigh?

About 1.4 tons (2,800 lb), depending on the stone. Sand is about 1.35 tons and dry topsoil about 1.1 tons per cubic yard.

How much area does a ton of gravel cover?

Roughly 100 sq ft at 2 inches deep, or about 50 sq ft at 4 inches.

Developers: GET /api/gravel-calculator returns JSON.