How much does gravel cost?

Delivered in Florida, #57 stone starts from $60.97/ton and pea gravel starts from $63.51/ton on a full truck (about 21 tons). For a small load, 2 tons from $473.90 delivered (#57 stone). Delivery is included, with no separate fee; the minimum order is 1 ton, and smaller loads cost more per ton. Calculate above, then enter your ZIP for your exact quote.

How deep should gravel be for a driveway?

For a residential gravel driveway in Florida, plan on 4 inches of compacted lime rock base plus 4 inches of #57 top course — 8 inches total. For heavier vehicles or soft soils, increase the base to 6 inches.

Can I order gravel by the ton or by the yard?

Both. Most aggregates in our catalog are priced by the ton because bulk gravel is weighed at the scale. Soils and decorative materials are usually priced by the cubic yard. The calculator shows the unit each product actually sells in.

What is the difference between gravel and crushed stone?

Strictly speaking, gravel is rounded by water (river gravel, pea gravel) and crushed stone is mechanically broken (limerock, granite). Crushed stone interlocks and compacts; rounded gravel stays loose. For driveways, you want crushed.

How much gravel do I need for a 20 × 20 area at 4 inches?

A 400 sq ft area at 4 inches deep is about 5 cubic yards before any settling buffer. With a typical 10% buffer that rounds up to 8 tons of #57 stone, about 6 cubic yards.

Does this calculator work outside Florida?

The volume calculation is universal — it works anywhere. Live delivered pricing is only available for Florida ZIPs because that is where we deliver. Other states can use the sizing and request a quote.

Why does the calculator round up?

Coming up short on a delivery means paying a second trip fee for a small amount of material. We round up to the nearest whole sellable unit after applying the buffer so the recommendation always covers the job.

How many tons fit in a dump truck?

A full load is about 21 tons of stone or sand. Bigger orders go out in more than one load, and the calculator shows the truck count with your result. Delivery is in the price, so a full load is the cheapest per ton.

Do I need to be home for delivery?

Best if someone is there to show the driver the spot. Not required: ask for a photo of the drop. Dumped from the street or driveway. A backyard works if the entrance is wide enough. Off the public road, you take responsibility for any damage. It comes in one pile and isn’t spread. Delivery in 2–3 business days, on a weekday you choose.

Gravel calculator · tons & cubic yards

Gravel Calculator

How much gravel do you need? Measure each area and get the tons for #57 stone, pea gravel, road base and more.

1 · Material

2 · Two quick choices: depth, then size

2a · Pick a depth

2b · Then measure your areas

Length × width in feet. Add as many areas as you need; we add them up.

LengthftWidthft

Recommended order

8 tons

of #57 Crushed Stone (¾" – 1")

≈ 5.9 yd³ · covers 400 sq ft at 4″ · 1 dump truck

400 sq ft × 4 in ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = 4.94 yd³ × 1.35 t/yd³ = 6.7 tons. Plus 10% for compaction and spreading, rounded up to a whole ton.

3 · Get your delivered quote

One ton of #57 stone

≈ 0.74 yd³ (20 cu ft)
covers 60 sq ft at 4″
a yd³ weighs about 2,700 lb
a full truck is about 21 tons

Convert tons ↔ cubic yards →

About this material: #57 Crushed Stone (¾" – 1") →

How much does a ton of gravel cover?

Cubic yards = area (sq ft) × depth (in) ÷ 12 ÷ 27. Tons = cubic yards × the material’s density. The calculator then adds the buffer for compaction and spreading and rounds up. Tons use our catalog densities: #57 stone 1.35 t/yd³; pea gravel 1.35 t/yd³; road base 1.55 t/yd³; #67 stone 1.35 t/yd³; stone dust 1.35 t/yd³; #4 crushed stone 1.25 t/yd³.

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Material	Depth	Used for	Coverage	Per 100 sq ft
#57 Crushed Stone (¾" – 1")	3″	Walkways and decorative beds.	80 sq ft per ton	1.25 tons
#57 Crushed Stone (¾" – 1")	4″	Driveway top course or shed pad. (typical)	60 sq ft per ton	1.67 tons
#57 Crushed Stone (¾" – 1")	6″	Soft ground or heavy vehicles.	40 sq ft per ton	2.5 tons
Pea Gravel (#89)	2″	Decorative cover over a firm base.	120 sq ft per ton	0.83 tons
Pea Gravel (#89)	3″	Most paths and patios. (typical)	80 sq ft per ton	1.25 tons
Pea Gravel (#89)	4″	Dog runs and play areas.	60 sq ft per ton	1.67 tons
Road Base (2"-fines)	4″	Shed pad or walkway, compacted.	52 sq ft per ton	1.91 tons
Road Base (2"-fines)	6″	Home driveway, compacted. (typical)	35 sq ft per ton	2.87 tons
Road Base (2"-fines)	8″	RVs, trucks or soft ground.	26 sq ft per ton	3.83 tons
#67 Crushed Stone (¾")	3″	Walkways and decorative beds.	80 sq ft per ton	1.25 tons
#67 Crushed Stone (¾")	4″	Driveway top course or pad. (typical)	60 sq ft per ton	1.67 tons
#67 Crushed Stone (¾")	6″	Soft ground or heavy vehicles.	40 sq ft per ton	2.5 tons
Stone Dust (Screenings)	1″	Setting bed under pavers.	240 sq ft per ton	0.42 tons
Stone Dust (Screenings)	2″	Paths and patio bases. (typical)	120 sq ft per ton	0.83 tons
Stone Dust (Screenings)	4″	Shed pads.	60 sq ft per ton	1.67 tons
#4 Crushed Stone (1½" – 2½")	4″	Light-duty pad on firm ground.	65 sq ft per ton	1.54 tons
#4 Crushed Stone (1½" – 2½")	6″	Construction entrance pad. (typical)	43 sq ft per ton	2.31 tons
#4 Crushed Stone (1½" – 2½")	8″	Heavy trucks or soft soil.	32 sq ft per ton	3.09 tons

Before the buffer. Updated November 2026

How much gravel for common projects

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Project	Depth	Area	Estimate
12 ft × 100 ft driveway top course	4″	1,200 sq ft	~15 cubic yards
French drain (50 ft × 12" wide)	12″	50 sq ft	~2 cubic yards
10 ft × 12 ft fire pit area	3″	120 sq ft	~1.2 cubic yards
Shed pad 12 ft × 16 ft	4″	192 sq ft	~2.4 cubic yards
Paver base 400 sq ft	4″	400 sq ft	~5 cubic yards

Before the buffer. Measure your own areas above for an order quantity.

Which gravel: #57, pea gravel, road base or something else?

Delivered by dump truck. “From” prices are per ton on a full truck, delivery included; the second line is the smallest load.

#57 Crushed Stone (¾" – 1") →The all-round ½–1″ stone for driveways, pads and drainage.From $60.97/ton on a full truck2 tons from $473.90 delivered

Pea Gravel (#89) →Small, smooth stone for paths, patios and play areas.From $63.51/ton on a full truck2 tons from $479.78 delivered

Road Base (2"-fines) →Limerock base that compacts hard under driveways and pads.From $40.60/ton on a full truck2 tons from $426.80 delivered

#67 Crushed Stone (¾") →A slightly smaller ¾″ stone for driveways and pads.From $60.97/ton on a full truck2 tons from $473.90 delivered

Stone Dust (Screenings) →Fine screenings for paver beds and firm paths.From $38.06/ton on a full truck2 tons from $420.92 delivered

#4 crushed stone on a construction entrance

#4 Crushed Stone (1½" – 2½") →Large 1½–2½″ stone for construction entrances and heavy pads.From $71.15/ton on a full truck2 tons from $497.44 delivered

Gravel mistakes to avoid

Forgetting compaction

Gravel settles. A 4-inch driveway base will lose roughly half an inch after vehicles drive on it. Add 10–15% to your estimate for any compacted application, or you will be ordering a second short load.

Measuring the wrong depth

A residential driveway needs at least 4 inches of top course over a 4-inch compacted base — 8 inches total. People estimate the top course alone and end up with a thin driveway that washes out after the first heavy rain.

Mixing up tons and cubic yards

Gravel is sold either way depending on the supplier. A cubic yard of #57 stone weighs about 1.35 tons. If you order 10 yards expecting 10 tons, you will get 13.5 — and pay for it. Always confirm the unit before checkout.

Ignoring edge containment

Gravel without edging migrates. For driveways, plan on landscape timbers, pavers, or compacted soil shoulders. Without containment you will lose 1–2 inches of depth per year to spread and bleed-out.

Choosing the wrong gravel size

Pea gravel rolls under tires and is miserable for driveways. #57 stone is too coarse for a walking path. Match the gravel size to the use — there is a size guide further down this page.

Skipping the base layer

A single layer of gravel on bare soil will sink within a season. For anything driven on, install a compacted base of crushed limerock or road base first, then a top course over geotextile fabric.