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Gravel Calculator

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Calculates the volume, mass, and cost of gravel needed for a project, based on the area, depth, and gravel density and price.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Area to Cover (Square Feet), Gravel Depth (Inches), Gravel Density (Pounds per Cubic Foot), and Gravel Price (per Cubic Yard) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Gravel Volume (Cubic Feet), Gravel Weight (Pounds), Gravel Volume (Cubic Yards), and Estimated Gravel Cost 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 (Square Feet): 100 sq ft; Gravel Depth (Inches): 4 in; Gravel Density (Pounds per Cubic Foot): 100 lb/cu ft; Gravel Price (per Cubic Yard): 30 USD/cu yd

Gravel Volume (Cubic Feet): 33.33333333 cu ft; Gravel Weight (Pounds): 3,333.333333 lb; Gravel Volume (Cubic Yards): 1.234567901 cu yd; Estimated Gravel Cost: 37.03703704 USD

Driveway Resurface

Area to Cover (Square Feet): 500 sq ft; Gravel Depth (Inches): 2 in; Gravel Density (Pounds per Cubic Foot): 100 lb/cu ft; Gravel Price (per Cubic Yard): 35 USD/cu yd

Gravel Volume (Cubic Feet): 83.33333333 cu ft; Gravel Weight (Pounds): 8,333.333333 lb; Gravel Volume (Cubic Yards): 3.086419753 cu yd; Estimated Gravel Cost: 108.0246914 USD

Garden Path

Area to Cover (Square Feet): 50 sq ft; Gravel Depth (Inches): 3 in; Gravel Density (Pounds per Cubic Foot): 100 lb/cu ft; Gravel Price (per Cubic Yard): 30 USD/cu yd

Gravel Volume (Cubic Feet): 12.5 cu ft; Gravel Weight (Pounds): 1,250 lb; Gravel Volume (Cubic Yards): 0.462962963 cu yd; Estimated Gravel Cost: 13.88888889 USD

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