Landscape Rock Calculator
Calculate how much decorative river rock, lava rock, or landscape stone you need by area and depth.
Results
- Volume needed
- 0.99 cu yd
- With 10% waste
- 1.09 cu yd
- Cubic feet
- 26.67 cu ft
- Cubic meters
- 0.76 m³
- Estimated weight
- 1.41 tons
Estimates only. Round up and buy a little extra to account for waste, spills, and breakage.
Formula
Volume (cu ft) = area × depth ÷ 12. Cubic yards = cu ft ÷ 27. Waste-adjusted = volume × (1 + waste%).
Frequently asked questions
- How deep should landscape rock be?
- Use 2–3 inches over fabric for full ground coverage.
- Should I use fabric under rock?
- Yes, landscape fabric suppresses weeds and keeps rock from sinking into soil.
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