Depth Recommendations
Walkways use 2-3 inches. Driveways need 4-6 inches over compacted base. Decorative beds use 2-3 inches. French drains need 12+ inches around pipe.
- Walkways: 2-3 inches.
- Driveways: 4-6 inches.
- French drains: 12+ inches.
Gravel Coverage Calculator
Enter cubic yards and depth to see coverage area.
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Formula
Gravel Coverage Formula
Divide cubic feet by depth in feet for coverage area. One cubic yard of gravel covers 162 square feet at 2 inches deep.
sq ft = (cubic yards × 27) ÷ depth in feet
Guide
Gravel Coverage Guide
Coverage by Material
Different gravel types may settle differently. Angular crushed gravel compacts more than round pea gravel. Account for 10% settling on new installations.
- Crushed gravel compacts well.
- Pea gravel settles less.
- Add 10% for settling.
Tonnage Reference
One cubic yard of gravel weighs about 1.4 tons. At 2 inches deep, 1 ton covers about 116 square feet. At 4 inches, about 58 square feet per ton.
- 1 ton at 2": ~116 sq ft.
- 1 ton at 4": ~58 sq ft.
- Confirm density with supplier.
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FAQ
FAQ
At 2 inches deep, about 162 square feet. At 4 inches, about 81 square feet.
At 2 inches deep, about 116 square feet per ton. Coverage varies with gravel density.
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