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How Much Gravel Do I Need? A Simple Guide

Learn the quick formula to work out exactly how much gravel your project needs, in yards, tons and bags.

Guides

Cubic yards = length × width × depth ÷ 27. Here's how to apply it to any area with worked examples.

Conversions

Gravel weighs about 1.4 tons per cubic yard. Learn how to convert and why density matters.

Driveways

Depth, base layers and a worked driveway example so you order the right amount the first time.

Materials

Everything you need to estimate pea gravel for paths, patios and ground cover.

Guides

Bag sizes, coverage and how to convert a bulk cubic-yard figure into bagged quantities.

Materials

Dry vs wet weight, stone size and how density changes your tonnage.

Buying

Typical price ranges per yard and per bag, plus delivery cost factors.

Guides

Recommended depths for driveways, patios, paths and drainage.

Materials

A look at #57 stone, its coverage and best applications.

Drainage

Sizing gravel for trench drainage, with a step-by-step example.

Patios

How thick your sub-base should be and how to estimate the volume.