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Gravel Calculator
Tip:
Driveways need 4-6 inches of gravel. Pathways need 2-3 inches. Landscaping needs 2 inches. Always order 10-15% extra for compaction and spillage.
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Gravel Type
Crushed Stone (1.4 tons/yd)
Pea Gravel (1.4 tons/yd)
River Rock (1.5 tons/yd)
Decomposed Granite (1.42 tons/yd)
Crushed Limestone (1.5 tons/yd)
Base Gravel (1.6 tons/yd)
Depth
2 inches (landscaping)
3 inches (pathways)
4 inches (standard)
6 inches (driveways)
8 inches (heavy use)
Extra Material
0% (exact)
10% (recommended)
15% (compaction)
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Total Gravel Needed
0
Cubic Yards
0
Tons
0
Square Feet
Ordering Tips
Gravel is typically sold by the
ton
or
cubic yard
A pickup truck can haul about 1 cubic yard (~1.4 tons)
Dump trucks carry 13-25 tons depending on size
Cost: $35-50 per ton delivered (varies by type)
Gravel Density Reference
Crushed Stone
1.4 tons/cubic yard
Pea Gravel
1.4 tons/cubic yard
River Rock
1.5 tons/cubic yard
Decomposed Granite
1.42 tons/cubic yard
Crushed Limestone
1.5 tons/cubic yard
Base Gravel
1.6 tons/cubic yard
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