Stone Calculator

How much stone do I need?

Material
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Order this much crushed stone

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

Compare crushed stone, river rock and gravel for the same space. Change the material and see tons and bags update.

How it works

Volume comes from length, width and depth. Each stone type then gets its typical weight per cubic yard.

Before you order

  • Larger stone needs a deeper layer to cover the ground fully.
  • Take a photo of a sample in sunlight, since stone looks darker wet.
  • Keep decorative stone back from siding so water and pests cannot hide there.

Common questions

How much area does a ton of stone cover?

At 2 inches deep, roughly 100 square feet, though this varies by stone size.

Is stone sold by weight or volume?

Both are common. Ask which one your supplier uses, then read the matching figure above.