Calculate how much gravel, sand, topsoil, or river rock you need. Enter your area dimensions and depth to get results in cubic yards and tons for easy ordering.
Area
200.0 sq ft
Volume
1.85 cu yd
Weight
2.59 tons
Cubic Feet
50.0
Cu Yards
Tons
Dump Truck (10 cu yd)
Full-size delivery truck
1 load
Pickup Truck (~0.5 cu yd)
Standard full-size pickup bed
4 loads
How many trips for different transport methods
Dump Truck
Full-size delivery
1
load
Pickup Truck
Standard truck bed
4
loads
Wheelbarrow
~3 cu ft each
16
loads
5-Gal Bucket
~0.67 cu ft each
75
loads
Total Weight
2.59
tons
5185 lbs
Coverage Area
200
sq ft
22.2 sq yd
Depth Applied
3
inches
7.6 cm
Material density: 1.40 tons per cubic yard (Gravel (pea gravel, crushed stone))
Estimated material costs at different price points
Budget
$25/ton
2.59 tons needed
Mid-Range
$40/ton
2.59 tons needed
Premium
$60/ton
2.59 tons needed
Standard dump truck capacity visualization
Total Delivery: 1 truck
Standard dump truck capacity: 10 cubic yards
Coverage area at different depths
Common depths: Walkways (2-3"), Driveways (4-6"), Drainage (4-6")
Landscape materials like gravel and sand are typically sold by the cubic yard or by the ton. Since density varies by material, this calculator provides both measurements so you can order accurately regardless of how your supplier prices their product. It is generally better to order slightly more than you need to account for settling and uneven ground.
A gravel driveway typically needs 4-6 inches of gravel for a stable, durable surface. This usually consists of a 4-inch base layer of larger crushed stone topped with 2 inches of finer gravel. For foot-traffic paths, 2-3 inches is usually sufficient.
Gravel weighs about 1.4 tons per cubic yard on average, though this varies by type. To estimate: calculate the volume in cubic yards (length × width × depth in feet, divided by 27), then multiply by the material density. This calculator handles the math for you.
For driveways, use crushed stone (#57 or #411). For walkways, pea gravel or decomposed granite works well. For drainage, use larger river rock or #2 stone. For a base layer under pavers, use crushed stone screenings or #21A.
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