Gravel Calculator
Estimate the spatial volume and total weight of gravel, stone, or aggregate required for paths, beds, or yards.
Material Quantities
Volume Needed
1.85 Cubic Yards
Estimated Weight
2.59 Tons
Retail Bag Equivalents
| 0.5 Cubic Foot Bags (approx) | 100 Bags |
| 0.4 Cubic Foot Bags (approx) | 125 Bags |
| Total Cubic Feet | 50.0 cu ft |
The Mathematics of Gravel and Aggregate Estimation
Gravel suppliers sell material in either Cubic Yards (volume) or Tons (weight). Finding the correct metrics relies on standard dimension conversions:
1. Convert Length & Width to Feet:
- Yards to Feet: yards * 3
- Inches to Feet: inches / 12
2. Solve Volume:
Volume (cu ft) = Length (ft) * Width (ft) * Depth (ft)
Volume (cu yd) = Volume (cu ft) / 27
Volume (cu yd) = Volume (cu ft) / 27
3. Estimate Weight (Tons):
Dry gravel aggregate weighs approximately 105 pounds per cubic foot. This translates to approximately **1.4 Tons per cubic yard**:
Weight (Tons) = Volume (cu yd) * 1.4
Weight (lbs) = Weight (Tons) * 2,000
Weight (lbs) = Weight (Tons) * 2,000