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Wondering how to measure how much gravel you need for your project? Not sure how much area a ton of gravel will cover? Or are you curious how much a load of gravel actually is?<\/p>\n
These are just some of the questions you may be asking yourself when considering taking on a landscaping project with gravel.<\/p>\n
When deciding on the amount of gravel that you\u2019ll need, your estimate will depend greatly on the type of gravel that you choose, such as pea or crushed gravel. Keep in mind that different grades are found in particles from fine to course and can range from between 2-64mm.<\/p>\n
Before you begin measuring, it\u2019s important to first choose the type of gravel you\u2019d like to use. Here we\u2019ll take a look at how you can then go about figuring out exactly how much you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n
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Wondering how to work out exactly how much gravel you need? Consider first the location and total area of your project, taking as precise measurements as you can.<\/p>\n
Once you have mapped out the scale of your project area, use the following guidelines and tools to help you calculate a more accurate measurement:<\/p>\n
Our materials calculator<\/a> is very simple and easy to use. It contains a list of relevant materials such as gravel, mulches and topsoil, and tells you the right amount of depth to aim for per material (in inches). Some common examples include 3 inches for mulch, 1 inch for concrete bedding sand and 4-12 inches for gravel depending on your project.<\/p>\n If your project is your driveway, for example, first measure your driveway and then enter the calculations: length and width of the selected area (in feet), then desired depth that you want for the gravel. Hit calculate and you\u2019ll have your answer. Say you have a 12ft by 20ft driveway and want to add a depth of gravel measuring 10 inches deep. The gravel required would be 7.41 cubic yards (approximately 8.5 tons).<\/p>\n Our calculator can be used for plenty of other projects as well. You may have a flower bed that you want top soil for or an island that needs filling. You can customize the options to cater them to whatever project you have in mind.<\/p>\n Try the calculator to measure how much gravel you need for your project and feel free to contact us<\/a> if you have any questions! Also, don\u2019t forget to subscribe<\/a> today to start receiving our exclusive promotions.<\/p>\n