Gravel Calculator
Tonnage Amount and Yard Calculator, Including Cost based on How Much Gravel You Need.
The calculator below returns an accurate estimate of the amount of gravel needed for your driveway, sidewalk, parking area or any other type of gravel project, along with an approximate cost that is determined by your location and aggregate prices near you.
Gravel Amount and Cost Calculator
Get the Gravel Amount for Various Types
Our gravel calculator is designed to help you get an estimate of the amount of gravel, the cost of gravel per yard or ton, as well as the estimated delivery fee in your specific area.
Pea Gravel – $35.25 Per Ton
Small, rounded, pea-sized stones, typically 3/8 inch in diameter. It comes in various colors, including white, gray, and beige, making it popular for landscaping and decorative purposes.
Crushed Stone Gravel – $38.50 Per Ton
This is made from larger stones crushed into smaller pieces. It’s often used for driveways and as a base material for patios and walkways. It provides good drainage and is available in various sizes.
Crusher Run Gravel – $36 Per Ton
Also known as crusher run, it combines crushed stone with stone dust. It’s a sturdy material, often used as a base for driveways and walkways.
Jersey Shore Gravel – $55 Per Ton
Characterized by its golden color, this type of gravel is often used for decorative purposes in gardens and landscapes. It’s similar in size to pea gravel.
River Rock – $72.50 Per Ton
Larger than pea gravel, river rock includes stones that are typically 1 to 2 inches in diameter. These are smoothed by natural water erosion and are used in landscaping for a more natural look.
Marble Chips – $190 Per Ton
As the name suggests, these are made from crushed marble. They are white and shiny, offering an elegant appearance for garden paths or as a top layer in flower beds.
Decomposed Granite – $52.50 Per Ton
A finer type of gravel made from granite rock that has decomposed. It’s often used for pathways due to its stability and soft texture underfoot.
References and Data Sources
We make use of several resources to compile data used in our cost calculators. It assures you the most accurate driveway cost estimates based on real scientific data from trusted resources. For this gravel driveway estimator, we used the following sources:
- Cost of living data: US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis.
- Labor costs are calculated from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and based on your zip code and state.
- Gravel materials cost per yard are sourced from various gravel pits across the country including the following: Martin Marietta Aggregates, Gravel Shop, Bulk Aggregate Supply.
- Estimated costs are compiled by a averaging the cumulative costs submitted by our driveway and landscaping contractor partners who have used this as a driveway estimating tool for their own purposes and made their estimates public.
- We’ve removed all personal identifying data and used aggregate values only.
