Driveway Gravel Calculator

How much gravel do I need for a driveway?

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Order this much gravel

8.75cubic yards

Includes 15% extra, rounded up to the nearest quarter yard.

Driveway gravel4 inCompacted subgrade4 in
Exact volume200 cu ft
0.5 cu ft bags460 bags
Wheelbarrow loads (5 cu ft)48
Approximate weight12.3 tons
Half-ton pickup trips17

Size a new driveway or a fresh top layer. A resurfacing is often around 2 to 3 inches, while new driveways are built in deeper layers.

How it works

Length × width × depth plus 15% for compaction. Results show yards, tons and truck trips.

Before you order

  • Build new drives in layers, with larger stone at the bottom and finer stone on top.
  • Crown the center slightly so water runs off instead of forming potholes.
  • Compare delivery by tandem or triaxle truck for large drives.

Common questions

How much gravel do I need per mile of driveway?

Enter 5,280 feet of length in the calculator with your width and depth for a direct figure.

How thick should a gravel driveway be?

New drives are commonly built at about 8 to 12 inches in layers, with the top course around 4 inches.