Driveway Gravel Calculator
Tons and yards of gravel for a driveway, with cost.
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Results
- Gravel needed
- 10.37 tons
- Volume
- 7.41 cubic yards
- Cost
- $466.67
- Dump truck loads (10 ton)
- 2
- Area covered
- 600 sq ft
Working
- 17.41 yd3 x 1.4 = 10.37 tons
Quick answer
Volume = length x width x depth / 27 cubic yards. Multiply by about 1.4 tons per yard for crushed stone.
tons = L x W x depth/12 / 27 x 1.4
How to use the Driveway Gravel Calculator
- 1Measure the length and width, adding a turnaround or parking pad if you have one.
- 2Use 4 inches for a top-up and 8 to 12 inches total for a new driveway built in layers.
- 3Order about 5% extra to allow for compaction and spreading losses.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Driveway length60 ft
- Width10 ft
- Depth4 in
- Price per ton45 $
Results
- Gravel needed10.37 tons
- Volume7.41 cubic yards
- Cost$466.67
- Dump truck loads (10 ton)2
- Area covered600 sq ft
- 7.41 yd3 x 1.4 = 10.37 tons
Frequently asked questions
What gravel is best for a driveway?
A crushed angular stone such as #57 over a compacted crusher-run base. Round pea gravel shifts under tyres and never locks together.
How many inches of gravel do I need?
4 inches for resurfacing over a solid base; 8 to 12 inches in two or three compacted layers for new construction.
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