Pea Gravel Calculator

How much pea gravel do I need?

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Order this much pea gravel

0.75cubic yards

Includes 5% extra, rounded up to the nearest quarter yard.

16 ft long0"3"6"9"12"
Exact volume16 cu ft
0.5 cu ft bags34 bags
Wheelbarrow loads (5 cu ft)5
Approximate weight1 tons
Half-ton pickup trips2

Plan pea gravel for a path, patio or play-free garden space. It is comfortable to walk on, and it does tend to migrate.

How it works

Area × depth gives cubic feet. The result converts to yards, half-cubic-foot bags and tons.

Before you order

  • Plan about 3 inches for a walkway, with a firm base below it.
  • Use a solid metal or stone edge, since small round gravel moves easily.
  • Stabilizer grids keep pea gravel usable on gentle slopes.

Common questions

Is pea gravel good for a walkway?

Yes on level ground with an edge and a compacted base. It can be loose on slopes.

How much area does a bag of pea gravel cover?

A half-cubic-foot bag covers about 2 square feet at 3 inches deep.