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Gravel Calculator
Figure out how much gravel or crushed stone you need for a driveway, path or drainage project, in cubic yards, tons, and bags.
Gravel is sold both bagged and in bulk; this shows both so you can price it out.
Enter your measurements
Area shape
Length (ft)
Width (ft)
Depth / thickness (in)
How many areas like this?
Extra for waste / spillage (%)
Bag size
Gravel you need
0.62cubic yards
16.7 ft³ · 100 ft² at 2.0" deep
💡 Gravel is usually cheapest delivered in bulk by the ton for anything bigger than a small path.
35
0.5 ft³ bags
incl. waste
$175
Est. material cost
@ ~$5/bag
0.86 tons
Weight
if bulk
- Cubic feet needed
- 16.7 ft³
- Cubic yards needed
- 0.62 yd³
- Order with 5% waste
- 0.65 yd³
- 0.5 ft³ bags to buy
- 35
- Bulk weight
- 0.86 tons
Frequently asked questions
How many tons of gravel in a cubic yard?
Most gravel weighs about 1.4 tons per cubic yard, though it varies by stone size and moisture.
How deep should gravel be for a driveway?
Plan on about 4 inches of compacted gravel total, often built up in two layers over a firm base.