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Exterior & Landscape Calculators · reviewed September 1, 2026
Gravel Calculator
Estimate gravel cubic yards, tons, and optional cost from area dimensions, depth, and a density factor you can adjust.
Material density varies; replace with supplier value.
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Enter your measurements and calculate.
Enter your measurements and calculate.
Worked example
Example
30 × 10 ft at 3 inches deep equals about 2.78 cu yd. At 1.4 tons/yd, that is about 3.89 tons.
References
Sources & assumptions
Formulas on this page are direct geometry or business-math relationships. Product-specific coverage inputs are intentionally editable.
Last reviewed September 1, 2026. Defaults are starting points; product-specific inputs are editable wherever coverage varies.
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FAQ
Common questions
How many tons are in a cubic yard of gravel?
It varies. Use your supplier’s conversion whenever possible.
Does compaction affect quantity?
Yes.
Does this include delivery?
No. The optional price field calculates material cost only.