Calculator
Gravel Calculator
Uses a typical compacted density of about 1.4 tons per cubic yard. Depth is the driver — don’t guess it.
Volume = length × width × (depth ÷ 12) ÷ 27 cubic yards. Waste is applied after conversion.
- Cubic feet
- 40.0
- Cubic yards
- 1.48
- Tons (≈1.4 t/yd³)
- 2.3
Requirements vary by jurisdiction and by the specifics of a project. YardPermit publishes educational patterns and labeled estimates — not legal determinations, not construction documents, and not a bid. Verify with your local building department and a licensed contractor before you build.