Gravel Calculator
Enter your area's length, width, and depth to see how much gravel to order — in tons with 5% waste included, plus cubic yards and 50 lb bag counts.
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How much gravel do I need?
Gravel is quoted by the ton or the cubic yard. Compute the volume of your area in cubic yards, then multiply by 1.4 — the typical weight of a cubic yard of crushed stone. The hero number adds 5% for compaction and settling, which loose gravel always does. Quarries deliver by the ton, so that's the number to give them; bags only make sense for very small patch jobs.