Tons, cubic yards & delivery loads by exact gravel type
Walkways/paths: 2–3 in. Driveway topcoat: 3–4 in. Driveway base: 4–6 in.
Actual density varies by quarry, moisture, and grading — confirm with your supplier's spec sheet for large orders.
Gravel settles once rolled or tamped order more loose volume than the final compacted depth requires.
Used to calculate the "Loads Needed" figure below. All truck sizes are still shown in your results.
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Estimated Material Needed
–US tons
– metric tonnes · – lbs
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Pre-filled at the ~$100/ton national average — swap in your local supplier's quote for an exact number.
Real-World Delivery Equivalents
Adds a 10% overlap allowance so adjoining fabric strips can be lapped at least 6 in. at every seam, plus edge waste. Roll length assumes a standard 100 ft/roll for the rolls-needed estimate confirm against the specific product you buy.
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Estimates are approximate and based on typical published densities per gravel type. Density varies by quarry source, moisture content, and grading always confirm exact tonnage with your material supplier before ordering.
This is the single most common question gravel buyers have, and it trips people up because the answer isn't a flat number, it depends on the type of gravel and how tightly it's packed.
As a working rule, one cubic yard of gravel weighs roughly 1.4 to 1.5 tons. That means a typical 12-ton dump truck load holds a little over 8 cubic yards. QuickTonnage's gravel calculator does this conversion automatically the moment you enter your dimensions, so you never have to multiply it by hand or guess at a density figure.
If you're ordering for a large driveway or grading project, converting your yardage into truck loads ahead of time also helps you plan delivery most suppliers price and schedule by the truckload, not the cubic yard.
It depends on your area and depth, but a quick way to picture it: 100 square feet at 3 inches deep needs about 1 cubic yard, or roughly 1.4 tons. QuickTonnage's calculator gives you the exact figure for your own measurements.
About 0.7 cubic yards per ton, since a cubic yard of gravel weighs around 1.4 to 1.5 tons. This ratio shifts slightly by gravel type and moisture content.
Prices typically run $10–$50 per ton depending on gravel type, region, and delivery distance crushed and decorative gravels sit at the higher end.
A standard 12-ton dump truck carries roughly 8–9 cubic yards of gravel, though smaller trucks and trailers hold less. QuickTonnage's real-world equivalents section converts your order into truck loads automatically.
Plain gravel and crushed stone (like #57 or crusher run) have different densities and use cases. If your project calls for a specific stone grade or a compacted base layer, QuickTonnage's Crushed Stone Calculator will give you a more precise number.