Gravel & Crushed Stone Calculator | LandscapeCalculating.com

Gravel & Crushed Stone CalculatorTons and yards of gravel, base rock, pea gravel or river rock by material density.Free gravel & crushed stone calculator with formulas, waste factors, cost estimates and professional guidance.Formula: tons = ((area × depth ÷ 12) ÷ 27) × (1 + compaction %) × density (t/yd³)How to use this calculator

Pick the aggregate for the job: dense-graded crusher run for compacted base, clean #57 for drainage.

Set depth by application: 2 in decorative, 4 in walkway, 8–12 in for a new gravel driveway.

Carry 20% compaction loss and order by the ton, since quarries invoice by weight.

Frequently asked questions

How many tons of gravel in a cubic yard?

About 1.35 tons for pea gravel, 1.40 for #57 stone, 1.45 for crusher run and 1.30 for river rock.

How much area does a ton of gravel cover?

Roughly 100 sq ft at 2 in deep, 70 sq ft at 3 in, or 50 sq ft at 4 in for typical 3/4 in stone.

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