Estimate the volume, weight in tons, and cost of gravel, crushed stone, or sand for any area and depth. The tool converts between cubic feet, cubic yards, and tons so you can give your supplier the right figure for ordering and budgeting.

Gravel Calculator

Estimate volume, weight & cost for gravel, stone, or sand fill.

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20 × 10 ft4"
Volume2.47 cu yd
Volume (cu ft)66.67 cu ft
Weight3.5 tons

How This Calculator Works

Loose-fill materials like gravel, crushed stone, and sand are measured for a project by volume but sold by weight. This calculator bridges the two: it takes length, width, and depth in feet and inches, computes the volume in cubic feet and cubic yards, then multiplies by the material's density to estimate weight in tons. That lets you give the supplier the cubic-yard figure for ordering and the tonnage for budgeting. Density differs by material — standard gravel is about 105 lb/cu ft, crushed stone about 100, sand about 100.

The Mathematical Formula & Logic

Volume (cu ft) = Length (ft) × Width (ft) × (Depth in / 12).

Cubic yards = Volume ÷ 27 (one cubic yard = 27 cubic feet).

Weight (tons) = (Volume × Density in lb/cu ft) ÷ 2000.

Worked Step-by-Step Example

A 20 × 10 ft area, 4 inches deep, using standard gravel at 105 lb/cu ft:

Volume = 20 × 10 × (4/12) = 66.7 cu ft. Cubic yards = 66.7 / 27 = 2.47 cu yd. Weight = (66.7 × 105) / 2000 = 3.5 tons.

Frequently Asked Questions

A driveway base typically needs 4–6 inches of compacted gravel, often in two layers (coarse base and finer top). A decorative walkway or garden path usually needs only 2–4 inches. For high-traffic driveways, a 6-inch compacted base is the standard to prevent rutting.

Suppliers price and transport by weight because their trucks and scales measure tons. You plan by volume — how much ground to cover. One cubic yard of standard gravel weighs roughly 2,800 lb (about 1.4 tons), but exact weight depends on density and moisture. This calculator gives you both figures.

Loose gravel compacts by 15–25% when tamped. For a driveway or patio base, order 10–15% extra to account for that volume loss. Without compaction, gravel settles unevenly over time under foot or vehicle traffic.

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