A walkthrough, end to end.
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Enter the area dimensions and the gravel depth.
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Pick US (ft + in) or metric (m + cm) units.
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See cubic yards, cubic meters, and approximate tons (using density).
Gravel volume
Volume = area × depth. Approximate weight = volume × density (gravel ≈ 1.4 tons/yd³ or 1.6 t/m³).
What you can do with this.
Driveway gravel
Plan 4–6 inches of crushed gravel for a new drive.
Garden path
2–3 inch path with weed barrier underneath.
French drain
Trench fill with washed gravel.
Patio base
Under-paver crushed-stone base layer.
Erosion control
Riprap or gravel layer on slopes.
Fire pit
Safe non-flammable surface around a fire feature.
Decorative river rock
Volume conversion for ground cover.
Gravel 2026 — what's current
Standard estimating; calculator wins for instant ton conversion.
Frequently asked.
Suppliers sell both. Use the calculator's ton estimate as a guide; ask for the exact density of the product you're buying.
1.4 tons/yd³ is typical for crushed gravel. Pea gravel is lighter (~1.2 t/yd³).
No. All math runs in your browser.
Add ~10–15% to compensate for compaction during installation.