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Crushed Stone Calculator

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Calculates the required volume and weight of crushed stone or gravel based on the area to be covered, desired depth, and stone density.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Area to Cover (sq ft), Desired Depth (inches), and Stone Density (lbs/cu ft) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Volume of Stone Needed (cu ft), Volume of Stone Needed (cubic yards), and Weight of Stone Needed (lbs) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Small Patio

Area to Cover (sq ft): 100; Desired Depth (inches): 4; Stone Density (lbs/cu ft): 100

Volume of Stone Needed (cu ft): 33.33333333 cu ft; Volume of Stone Needed (cubic yards): 1.234567901 cu yd; Weight of Stone Needed (lbs): 3,333.333333 lbs

Pathway

Area to Cover (sq ft): 50; Desired Depth (inches): 3; Stone Density (lbs/cu ft): 110

Volume of Stone Needed (cu ft): 12.5 cu ft; Volume of Stone Needed (cubic yards): 0.462962963 cu yd; Weight of Stone Needed (lbs): 1,375 lbs

Driveway Base

Area to Cover (sq ft): 500; Desired Depth (inches): 6; Stone Density (lbs/cu ft): 115

Volume of Stone Needed (cu ft): 250 cu ft; Volume of Stone Needed (cubic yards): 9.259259259 cu yd; Weight of Stone Needed (lbs): 28,750 lbs

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