Gravel, Sand & Stone Calculator

Suppliers sell by the ton or the yard. Density varies with the stone type and moisture — ask your supplier for their conversion when you order.

Tapeline — Gravel, Sand & Stone Calculator

Printed September 29, 2026

Areas10 × 10 ft
Depth4 in
Material density2700 lb/yd³
Extra for compaction and uneven base0 %
Price per ton0 $/ton

Results update as you type.

Areas
Area 1
lb/yd³

Typical: crushed stone 2,400–2,900; pea gravel ~2,600–2,800; dry sand ~2,600–2,900. Ask your supplier.

%

Compacted road base often needs 10–20% more than its loose volume.

$/ton

Enter your local price. Prices vary by region and supplier.

How it’s calculated

  • Volume = area × depth × (1 + extra %)
  • Tons = cubic yards × density (lb/yd³) ÷ 2,000

Worked example

A 10 × 10 ft area, 4 in deep, 2,700 lb/yd³ gravel.

Inputs

Areas
10 × 10 ft
Depth
4 in
Material density
2700 lb/yd³
Extra for compaction and uneven base
0 %
Price per ton
0 $/ton

Results

Weight
1.67 tons
Volume
1.23 cu yd
Area
100 sq ft

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Assumptions and limits

  • US short tons (2,000 lb).
  • Density is for the material as delivered (loose).

Verify the result against the applicable local code, adopted code edition, manufacturer instructions and project requirements. See our methodology.

Questions

How many tons of gravel do I need?

A 10 × 10 ft area 4 in deep is 1.23 cubic yards — about 1.67 tons at 2,700 lb per cubic yard.

How deep should driveway gravel be?

Driveways commonly use 4–6 in of compacted base plus a 2–3 in top layer; soft soils may need more.