Enter your Area Shape, Length, Width (or Diameter for circles), and Depth, then pick your Material Type to calculate the Total Tons Required for your project — along with the Cubic Yards, Cubic Feet, and total Area Covered.
Total Tons Required
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Cubic Yards
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Cubic Feet
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Area Covered
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Tonnage refers to the weight in tons of construction materials like aggregates, gravel, sand, and crushed stone. It's the standard unit suppliers use for pricing and ordering bulk materials.
To convert cubic yards to tons, multiply the cubic yards by the material's density. For example, gravel typically weighs 1.3-1.7 tons per cubic yard depending on the type and compaction.
One ton of gravel typically covers approximately 100-120 square feet at 2 inches deep, or 50-60 square feet at 4 inches deep, depending on the gravel type and size.
One ton of crushed stone equals approximately 0.6 to 0.7 cubic yards. The exact conversion depends on the stone type, size, and compaction level.
This calculator provides estimates based on standard material densities. Actual tonnage may vary by 5-10% due to material variations, moisture content, and compaction differences.
Yes, it's recommended to order 5-10% extra material to account for compaction, waste, and minor calculation variations. This ensures you have enough material to complete your project.
There are 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard (3 × 3 × 3 = 27). Cubic yards are commonly used for larger quantities of bulk materials, while cubic feet are used for smaller amounts.
Typical depths are 2-4 inches for pathways and driveways, 4-6 inches for parking areas, and 6-8 inches for heavy traffic areas. Deeper applications provide better stability and drainage.