Driveway Gravel Calculator
Tons and yards of gravel for a driveway, with cost.
Enter your values
Enter the driveway length in ft.
Enter the width in ft.
Enter the depth in in.
Enter the price per ton in $.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Gravel needed
- 10.37 tons
- Volume
- 7.41 cubic yards
- Cost
- $466.67
- Dump truck loads (10 ton)
- 2
- Area covered
- 600 sq ft
Working
- 17.41 yd3 x 1.4 = 10.37 tons
Quick answer
Volume = length x width x depth / 27 cubic yards. Multiply by about 1.4 tons per yard for crushed stone.
tons = L x W x depth/12 / 27 x 1.4
At a glance
| What it does | Tons and yards of gravel for a driveway, with cost. |
|---|---|
| Category | Home & DIY |
| Inputs needed | Driveway length, Width, Depth, Price per ton |
| Main output | Gravel needed |
| Formula | tons = L x W x depth/12 / 27 x 1.4 |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Driveway Gravel Calculator
- 1Measure the length and width, adding a turnaround or parking pad if you have one.
- 2Use 4 inches for a top-up and 8 to 12 inches total for a new driveway built in layers.
- 3Order about 5% extra to allow for compaction and spreading losses.
Inputs explained
- Driveway length(ft)
- Enter the driveway length in ft.
- Width(ft)
- Enter the width in ft.
- Depth(in)
- Enter the depth in in.
- Price per ton($)
- Enter the price per ton in $.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Driveway length60 ft
- Width10 ft
- Depth4 in
- Price per ton45 $
Results
- Gravel needed10.37 tons
- Volume7.41 cubic yards
- Cost$466.67
- Dump truck loads (10 ton)2
- Area covered600 sq ft
- 7.41 yd3 x 1.4 = 10.37 tons
Frequently asked questions
What gravel is best for a driveway?
A crushed angular stone such as #57 over a compacted crusher-run base. Round pea gravel shifts under tyres and never locks together.
How many inches of gravel do I need?
4 inches for resurfacing over a solid base; 8 to 12 inches in two or three compacted layers for new construction.
What do I need to enter into the Driveway Gravel Calculator?
Just 4 values: driveway length, width, depth, price per ton. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Driveway Gravel Calculator work out the answer?
Volume = length x width x depth / 27 cubic yards. Multiply by about 1.4 tons per yard for crushed stone. It applies the formula tons = L x W x depth/12 / 27 x 1.4 and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Driveway Gravel Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.