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Gravel volume = area × depth. Paths need about 2–3 inches (5–8 cm), driveways 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) over a compacted base.
Gravel is sold by weight. Typical gravel weighs about 1.4 US tons per cubic yard (1.6 tonnes per m³), though it varies with stone type and moisture.
| Units | Feet & inches |
| Material | Gravel / stone |
| Length (ft or m) | 20 |
| Width (ft or m) | 10 |
| Or total area (sq ft or m²) | 0 |
| Depth (in or cm) | 3 |
| Price per cubic yard (optional) | 0 |
| Currency | $ |
| Gravel needed | 1.85 yd³ · 50 ft³ · 1.42 m³ |
| Weight (approx.) | 2.5 US tons · 2.27 tonnes |
| Bags | 26 × 2 ft³ bags or 29 × 50 L bags |
| Area | 200 sq ft · 18.58 m² |
2.5 US tons · 2.27 tonnes.
| Units | Metres & centimetres |
| Material | Gravel / stone |
| Length (ft or m) | 15 |
| Width (ft or m) | 3 |
| Or total area (sq ft or m²) | 0 |
| Depth (in or cm) | 10 |
| Price per cubic yard (optional) | 0 |
| Currency | $ |
| Gravel needed | 5.89 yd³ · 158.9 ft³ · 4.5 m³ |
| Weight (approx.) | 7.94 US tons · 7.2 tonnes |
| Bags | 80 × 2 ft³ bags or 90 × 50 L bags |
| Area | 484.4 sq ft · 45 m² |
7.94 US tons · 7.2 tonnes.
A 50 × 12 ft driveway at 4 inches needs about 7.4 cubic yards, roughly 10.4 tons.
About 80–100 sq ft at 2 inches deep.
About 1.4 US tons (1.27 tonnes), depending on the stone.
2–3 inches for paths and patios, 4–6 inches for driveways.