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Find how much gravel you need in cubic yards and tons for a rectangular or round area, a total area or a known volume, with bags and cost.

Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.

Length, width and depth

Enter the area's length and width and the depth.

Size of this dimension.
Size of this dimension.
Size of this dimension.
Its typical density is used unless you enter your own below.
Unit of your density.
What your price is for.
From your supplier; overrides the material's typical value.
For waste, cuts or compaction; for example 10.
For a bag count.
Price per result unit, for an estimate; prices vary, so use your supplier's.
Result
Material
5.74 tons
Volume
3.7 cu yd (100 cu ft, 2.83 m³)
Weight
11,481 lb (5.21 metric tonnes)
Density used
1.55 tons per cu yd (typical; published range 1.4–1.7). Check with your supplier.

You need about 3.7 cubic yards, weighing about 5.74 tons.

Show the working
  1. cubic yards = area × depth ÷ 27 (in feet)
  2. tons = 3.7037 cu yd × 1.55 tons per cu yd

Round area

Enter the diameter and the depth.

Size of this dimension.
Size of this dimension.
Its typical density is used unless you enter your own below.
Unit of your density.
What your price is for.
From your supplier; overrides the material's typical value.
For waste, cuts or compaction; for example 10.
For a bag count.
Price per result unit, for an estimate; prices vary, so use your supplier's.
Result
Material
0.72 tons
Volume
0.47 cu yd (12.57 cu ft, 0.36 m³)
Weight
1,443 lb (0.65 metric tonnes)
Density used
1.55 tons per cu yd (typical; published range 1.4–1.7). Check with your supplier.

You need about 0.47 cubic yards, weighing about 0.72 tons.

Show the working
  1. cubic yards = area × depth ÷ 27 (in feet)
  2. tons = 0.4654 cu yd × 1.55 tons per cu yd

Area and depth

Enter the area and the depth.

The area to fill.
Size of this dimension.
Its typical density is used unless you enter your own below.
Unit of your density.
What your price is for.
From your supplier; overrides the material's typical value.
For waste, cuts or compaction; for example 10.
For a bag count.
Price per result unit, for an estimate; prices vary, so use your supplier's.
Result
Material
2.87 tons
Volume
1.85 cu yd (50 cu ft, 1.42 m³)
Weight
5,741 lb (2.6 metric tonnes)
Density used
1.55 tons per cu yd (typical; published range 1.4–1.7). Check with your supplier.

You need about 1.85 cubic yards, weighing about 2.87 tons.

Show the working
  1. cubic yards = area × depth ÷ 27 (in feet)
  2. tons = 1.8519 cu yd × 1.55 tons per cu yd

Volume

Enter a volume you already know.

The volume you have.
Its typical density is used unless you enter your own below.
Unit of your density.
What your price is for.
From your supplier; overrides the material's typical value.
For waste, cuts or compaction; for example 10.
For a bag count.
Price per result unit, for an estimate; prices vary, so use your supplier's.
Result
Material
4.65 tons
Volume
3 cu yd (81 cu ft, 2.29 m³)
Weight
9,300 lb (4.22 metric tonnes)
Density used
1.55 tons per cu yd (typical; published range 1.4–1.7). Check with your supplier.

You need about 3 cubic yards, weighing about 4.65 tons.

Show the working
  1. cubic yards = area × depth ÷ 27 (in feet)
  2. tons = 3 cu yd × 1.55 tons per cu yd

How to use it

Enter the area's length and width and the depth. Enter the diameter and the depth. Enter the area and the depth. Enter a volume you already know.

Lengths can be decimals, fractions or tape entries such as 12' 6 1/2" (in feet or inches). Prices are optional.

Key facts

cubic yards = area × depth ÷ 27 (in feet)
tons = cubic yards × tons per cubic yard
bags = volume (or weight) ÷ bag size, rounded up

Densities

Loose material weighs differently with moisture, grading and compaction, so each material shows its typical value and published range; type in your supplier's density for a closer figure.

Depth

Paths and patios usually take 2–4 inches of gravel; driveways 4–6 inches over a compacted base.

Questions

How much gravel for 10 × 10 ft at 12 in?

3.7 cubic yards, about 5.74 tons.

How much does a cubic yard of gravel weigh?

About 1.4–1.7 tons.

Reviewed by RK Calculator Team. Updated 2026-09-26.

Formulas

cubic yards = area × depth ÷ 27 (in feet)
tons = cubic yards × tons per cubic yard
bags = volume (or weight) ÷ bag size, rounded up

Sources

Limitations

  • Material densities are typical values (the midpoint of the commonly published range); real loads vary with moisture, grading and compaction, so check with your supplier or type in their density.
  • Tank results are the geometric volume; real tanks have wall thickness and fittings.

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