Landscaping

Driveway & Pathway Gravel Calculator

Calculate tons, cubic yards, and 50lb bags of crushed stone or pea gravel for driveways, French drains, and garden paths.

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Enter dimensions and specifications to estimate materials.

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Your Result

Total Gravel Weight Needed

9.3Tons
Calculation Breakdown

Volume (Cubic Yards)

6.64cu yds

Metric Volume

5.07m³

50 lb Bags (if bag mixing)

372bags

Compaction Factor

12%

Material estimates include recommended trade waste buffer. Always confirm dimensions on site prior to ordering.

How The Calculation Works

Formulas, material coverage assumptions, waste buffers, and rounding standards.

Computes raw cubic feet and converts to cubic yards (divided by 27).

Crushed stone settles and compacts 10-15% under mechanical roller or vehicular weight.

Density multiplier (~2,800 lbs or 1.4 tons per cubic yard) determines total delivered truck weight.

Standard Formula: Tons = (Area_sqft × Depth_in / 12) / 27 × 1.4 tons/cu yd × (1 + Compaction%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Practical installation guidance and purchasing tips for driveway & pathway gravel calculator.

For a new driveway, install 4 to 6 inches of crushed base rock (#2 or #3 stone) topped with 2 to 3 inches of angular surface gravel (e.g. #57 or crusher run).