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Gravel Calculator
Estimate gravel volume and weight. Change the inputs below and the estimate updates immediately.
Input
Your numbers
Calculated result
Gravel volume
1.85 yd³
Approximate weight
2.59 tons
Estimate only. Verify important decisions with an appropriate professional or official source.
How to use it
A quick estimate, without the spreadsheet.
Inputs and units
Enter area length and width in feet and layer depth in inches.
Formula
Cubic yards = length × width × depth / 324; approximate US short tons = cubic yards × 1.4.
Worked example
A 12 × 9 foot area at 3 inches deep needs one cubic yard, estimated at 1.4 short tons.
Assumptions and limitations
The 1.4-ton density assumption varies with material, moisture and compaction. Ask your supplier for the correct density and ordering allowance.