How deep should gravel be for a driveway?

Use 4–6 inches total, often in two layers of base and topcoat stone.

How many tons in a cubic yard of gravel?

Crushed stone weighs about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.

Enter the area and depth of your driveway, path, or bed to get the volume in cubic yards and the estimated weight in tons.

Estimates only. Round up and buy a little extra to account for waste, spills, and breakage.

Volume (cu ft) = area × depth ÷ 12. Cubic yards = cu ft ÷ 27. Waste-adjusted = volume × (1 + waste%).

How deep should gravel be for a driveway?: Use 4–6 inches total, often in two layers of base and topcoat stone.
How many tons in a cubic yard of gravel?: Crushed stone weighs about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.

Estimate tons and cubic yards of pea gravel for paths and patios.

Estimate tons and cubic yards of crushed or decorative stone.

Estimate tons and cubic yards of decorative landscape rock.

Estimate gravel cost by entering a price per ton.