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Gravel driveway

Driveway gravel volume and tonnage from length, width, compacted depth and supplier density.

Reviewed formula · v1.0.0

Project inputs

Enter field measurements. Imperial lengths take feet and inches. Unit conversion happens before the reviewed formula is applied.

Driveway lengthft + inCenterline length of the driveftinDriveway widthft + inAverage finished widthftinCompacted depthinFinished compacted thickness. 4 in is a common light-vehicle planning figureDensitytons / yd³Tons per cubic yard. 1.4 is a common crushed-stone planning figureWaste factor%Allowance for compaction, crown and irregular edges

All values can be refined when you edit the estimate. This tool does not replace field verification or local requirements.

Calculated result

8.2yd³

Driveway gravel order

FormulaLND-GDW-001

L × W × D ÷ 27 × (1 + waste)

200 ft³

Net volume

11.48 tons

Estimated weight

600 ft²

Area

Transparent cost view

Planning rates only. Pick a currency — badges, inputs, and totals follow. Material is a rate. Labour is hours × a planning hourly rate. Equipment and delivery are this-job amounts.

Material ratePlanning · per calculated unit · USDEquipmentPlanning · this job · USDDeliveryPlanning · this job · USDLabour hoursPlanning · this jobLabour ratePlanning · per hour · USDOverhead %%Contingency %%Markup %%Tax %%

Planning defaults are office figures, not a bid. US ready-mix in 2026 often lands around $125–165 per cubic yard delivered; place-and-finish commonly $2–4 per square foot. Replace every rate with a supplier or crew quote before you send the letter.

Indicative FX as of Aug 2026. Planning conversion, not a live bank rate.

Material costUSD 697

Labour (8 h)USD 280

Direct costUSD 1,087

Overhead + contingencyUSD 109

Markup + taxUSD 143

Estimated project totalUSD 1,339

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How this calculator works

A transparent gravel driveway takeoff.

Driveway length times width times compacted depth, plus a visible compaction allowance, rounded to the next 0.1 yd³ and converted to tons at the density you enter.

Worked example. Example: a 50 × 12 ft drive at 4 in compacted depth, 1.4 t/yd³ and 10% waste rounds to 8.2 yd³, about 11.5 tons.

1. Measure centerline length and average width, including any flare at the street.
2. Enter compacted depth, not the loose lift. 4 in is a light-vehicle planning figure.
3. Confirm density with the quarry. Rounded stone, crushed concrete and dense-grade are not the same.

Need the broader workflow? Read the landscaping planning guide.

Questions

Questions about gravel driveway

Why not use the generic gravel calculator?

You can. This page exists because “gravel driveway calculator” is how most people search, and the defaults match a drive instead of a landscape bed.

Does this include fabric or edging?

No. Geotextile, timber edge and a compacted subgrade are separate lines.

What is the formula ID?

This calculator publishes formula LND-GDW-001, version 1.0.0. The ID stays on the result and on the estimate line.

Is this engineering advice?

No. Construclytic is a planning website, not a registered engineering or contracting firm. Field checks, codes and product data still sit with you.

Does Construclytic fetch live supplier prices?

No. Costs use the rate you enter. Construclytic does not fetch live supplier prices.