Pea Gravel Calculator

Enter the area and depth to estimate how much pea gravel you need for a path, patio, or play area. Get cubic yards and tons.

Circle uses length as the diameter; width is ignored.

5% simple, 10% normal, 15% irregular, 20% complex.

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Results

Volume needed
0.93 cu yd
With 10% waste
1.02 cu yd
Cubic feet
25 cu ft
Cubic meters
0.71 m³
Estimated weight
1.43 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 pea gravel be?
Use 2–3 inches over landscape fabric; deeper gravel shifts underfoot.
How much area does a ton of pea gravel cover?
At 2 inches deep, a ton covers about 100 square feet.

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