Gravel suppliers weigh the delivery truck, not measure its volume — so when you call to place an order, "tons" is the number they actually want, not cubic yards.
Gravel calculator tons, straight from area and depth
Enter your area's length, width, and desired depth, and this calculator converts directly to tons using a standard gravel density of about 1.4 tons per cubic yard (105 lb/ft³) — ready to read off to a supplier.
Driveway gravel calculator, base layer or top-up
4 inches is a common depth for a driveway base layer; 2 inches is more typical just topping up an existing path. Depth needs vary with use and local soil, so check with your supplier for anything structural.
Gravel cubic yards to tons, without the manual math
Cubic yards and cubic feet are shown alongside the ton figure too, in case your supplier quotes by volume instead of weight.
