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Pea Gravel Calculator

Calculate exactly how much pea gravel you need by area shape, depth, and gravel type. Get cubic yards, tons, bags, and full cost estimates with bulk pricing.

Measurement Units

Project Areas

Add one or more areas — shapes can be mixed

Gravel Type & Cost

Add 10–15% for waste, uneven ground, compaction

Common Project Presets

Quick-load typical landscaping scenarios

Gravel Requirements

Cost Breakdown

Per-Area Breakdown

AreaShapeSq FtCu FtCu YdTons

Depth Comparison

How your project changes at different depths

DepthCu YardsTons# Bags (50 lb)Est. CostUse Case

Project Tips & Recommendations

Materials Summary

Enter your area and depth
then click Calculate

Recommended Depths

Pathways2–3 inches
Driveways4–6 inches
Playgrounds6–9 inches
Landscaping2–4 inches
Garden border2–3 inches
Dog run3–5 inches
French drain12+ inches

Weight per Cu Yd

Pea Gravel~2,800 lbs
Decomposed Granite~2,700 lbs
Crushed Stone~2,700 lbs
River Rock~2,800 lbs
Lava Rock~1,600 lbs
Marble Chips~2,700 lbs

Unit Conversions

1 cu yd27 cu ft
1 ton2,000 lbs
1 cu yd~1.4 tons
1 bag (50 lb)~0.5 cu ft
1 sq ft @ 1"0.0031 cu yd
100 sq ft @ 3"~0.93 cu yd