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Gravel Weight Calculator

Find how much your gravel weighs. Enter your area and depth to get the weight in tons alongside cubic yards, using typical gravel density.

Gravel Weight Calculator

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How to Calculate the Weight of Gravel

Change the calculator above and watch every figure and the diagram below update live.

Top-down view (area × depth)

W L depth 4"

Step 1 · Area

20 ft × 10 ft = 200 ft²

Step 2 · Volume (× depth, ÷ 27)

200 ft² × 0.33 ft ÷ 27 = 2.47 yd³

3.46
tons (× 1.4)
134
bags (÷ 0.5 ft³)

These figures update automatically as you change the calculator above.

Gravel coverage by depth

Approximate coverage of one cubic yard of gravel at common depths.

Approximate coverage of one cubic yard of gravel at common depths.
DepthCoverage per yd³Relative coverage
1" 324 sq ft
100%
2" 162 sq ft
50%
3" 108 sq ft
33%
4" 81 sq ft
25%
6" 54 sq ft
17%
3 in
3"

At 3 inches deep, one cubic yard of gravel covers 108 sq ft.

Gravel Weight FAQs

How much does gravel weigh?
A cubic yard of dry gravel weighs about 2,400–2,900 lbs (1.2–1.45 tons), depending on stone size and moisture.
How much does a cubic yard of gravel weigh in tons?
About 1.4 tons on average, multiply your cubic yards by 1.4 for a tonnage estimate.
Does wet gravel weigh more?
Yes. Water in the gaps can add several hundred pounds per cubic yard, so wet gravel weighs noticeably more than dry.
How much does a 5-gallon bucket of gravel weigh?
Roughly 65–75 lbs, since a 5-gallon bucket holds about 0.67 cubic feet of gravel.

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