Gravel Driveway Calculator

Your details

Three-layer mode lets you size a base, middle, and top coat separately, which is the recommended approach for a new driveway.
The total length of the driveway.
ft
The width of the driveway. A single-car lane is typically 9-12 ft (2.7-3.6 m).
ft
Recommended: 4 in (10 cm) for maintenance top-ups; 6-8 in (15-20 cm) for a full single-layer installation.
in
Affects the weight-to-volume conversion. #57 crushed stone is the most popular driveway material.
Gravel compacts 10-15 % when first laid. Add at least 10 % to account for settling, spill, and edges.
%
Leave at 0 to skip the cost estimate. Bulk crushed stone typically runs $30-$60 per ton delivered.
USD/ton
Volume needed
6.52yd³

Total gravel volume including your waste factor

Volume (metric)4.98m³
Weight9.13tons
Total depth4in
Base layer6.52yd³
Middle layer0yd³
Top layer0yd³
Base layer6.52
Middle layer0
Top layer0

Your driveway needs about 9.1 tons of gravel.

  • Your total depth of 4.0 in falls in the recommended range (4-9 in) for residential driveways.
  • You need 6.52 yd³ (9.13 short tons) of gravel including your compaction allowance.
  • Always compact each layer before adding the next. Proper compaction prevents ruts and prolongs the life of the driveway.

Next stepConsider switching to three-layer mode to size a base, middle, and surface coat separately - this gives a more stable, longer-lasting result.

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