Gravel & Aggregate Calculators
Instant material estimates for every landscape and construction project. Pick your project or material below, enter your dimensions, and get exact tons, cubic yards, and bag counts — no spreadsheets required.
What Are You Building?
- DrivewayAngular gravel in 4 to 6 inch layers.
- Garden pathSmooth 3/8 inch stone, 2 inches deep.
- Patio or walkway baseCompacted base under pavers.
- Drainage trenchOpen-graded stone around pipes and downspouts.
- Garden bedMulch by the cubic yard, 3 inches deep.
- Leveling a yardFill by the cubic yard for low spots.
All Calculators
Gravel and stone
- Gravel CalculatorStart hereSold by the ton; ~1.4 tons per cubic yard at 2 inch depth.
- #57 Stone CalculatorCrushed stone; commonly used as road base. ~1.4 tons per cubic yard at 4 inch depth.
- 3/4" Crushed Stone CalculatorHigh-quality landscape stone; excellent drainage. ~1.4 tons per cubic yard at 4 inch depth.
- Pea Gravel CalculatorSmooth 3/8 inch stone for paths, playgrounds, and patios. ~1.35 tons per cubic yard at 2 inch depth.
- River Rock CalculatorNatural decorative stone; adds aesthetic appeal. ~1.5 tons per cubic yard at 2 inch depth.
- Limestone CalculatorNatural crushed limestone; good drainage properties. ~1.3 tons per cubic yard at 4 inch depth.
- Driveway Gravel CalculatorAngular gravel for driveways; compacts well. ~1.4 tons per cubic yard at 4 inch depth.
- Drainage Rock CalculatorPermeable stone for drainage systems. ~1.4 tons per cubic yard at 4 inch depth.
- Paver Base CalculatorDense base layer for pavers; compacts firmly. ~1.55 tons per cubic yard at 6 inch depth.
Sand, soil, and mulch
- Sand CalculatorFine aggregate for landscaping; ~1.4 tons per cubic yard at 2 inch depth.
- Topsoil CalculatorSold by the yard; organic-rich garden soil. ~1.08 tons per cubic yard at 4 inch depth.
- Fill Dirt CalculatorSold by the yard; compacted fill material. ~1.08 tons per cubic yard at 6 inch depth.
- Mulch CalculatorSold by the yard; lightweight organic mulch. ~0.34 tons per cubic yard at 3 inch depth.
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About These Calculators
Every calculator on calcoul.com uses a typical industry-average density for its material, listed on each page so you can check the math. Results are given in tons (for materials sold by weight), cubic yards (for bulk yard materials), or bag counts — matching the unit your supplier uses so you can order without guessing.
Start with the gravel calculator for the most common landscaping aggregate, or jump directly to a specialty material such as paver base or drainage rock.