How much gravel for a 12 ft × 12 ft?

A 12 ft × 12 ft gravel project is pre-filled below. Adjust any value to match your exact job.

Quick answerA 12 ft × 12 ft gravel project needs 1.87 tons — buy 1.96 to cover waste — about $78.4–$127.4 in materials (US national average, 2026).
Your project
Standard size shown by default. Change any value — the answer recomputes instantly.
You need
1.96tons
Exact need: 1.87 tons · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$78.4–$127.4
Installed (US avg)
$225–$326
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Items to buy with quantity and price range
ITEMQTYPRICE RANGE
tons1.96$78.4–$127.4
Estimated material total$78.4–$127.4
Alternative buy formats
  • 1.4 × cubic yards — $49–$84

12 ft × 12 ft at different depths

12 ft × 12 ft footprint of gravel / crushed stone
DepthYou needBuy (with waste)Material cost
1″0.62 tons0.65 tons$26 – $42.25
2″1.24 tons1.31 tons$52.4 – $85.15
3″1.87 tons1.96 tons$78.4 – $127.4
4″2.49 tons2.61 tons$104.4 – $169.65
6″3.73 tons3.92 tons$156.8 – $254.8