Gravel Calculator — Tons & Cubic Yards You Need
Enter your dimensions for an instant answer — the exact quantity to buy (waste included), a material cost, and an estimated installed cost. Change any figure to update the result live.
Your project
Standard size shown by default. Change any value — the answer recomputes instantly.
You need
2.72tons
Exact need: 2.59 tons · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$108.8–$176.8
Installed (US avg)
$313–$453
Shopping list
| ITEM | QTY | PRICE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| tons | 2.72 | $108.8–$176.8 |
| Estimated material total | $108.8–$176.8 |
Alternative buy formats
- 1.94 × cubic yards — $67.9–$116.4
Material spec & worked example
Weight
1.4 tons/yd³
Waste allowance
5%
Typical price
$40–$65 tons
20 ft × 10 ft, 3 in deep: you need 2.59 tons (buy 2.72 with waste), about $108.8–$176.8 in materials. See how we calculate this →
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How many tons of gravel do I need?
Multiply length × width × depth to get cubic feet, divide by 27 for cubic yards, then multiply by about 1.4 to get tons. The calculator does this for you.
How much area does a ton of gravel cover?
About 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, or roughly 80 square feet at 3 inches deep.