Gravel Weight Calculator
Calculate the weight of gravel by volume and gravel type.
Supports cubic yards, cubic meters, tons, and kilograms.
Gravel Weight Calculator helps you estimate how much a volume of gravel will weigh — essential for planning deliveries, calculating load limits, and budgeting landscaping or construction projects.
How weight is calculated: Weight = Volume × Bulk Density
Each gravel type has a different bulk density — the mass of the material per unit volume including air gaps between particles. Finer or more compact gravels are heavier per cubic unit than loose or angular stones.
Common gravel densities (approximate):
| Gravel Type | kg/m³ | lb/ft³ | tons/yd³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pea gravel | 1,520 | 95 | 1.28 |
| Crushed stone (limestone) | 1,600 | 100 | 1.35 |
| Crushed granite | 1,650 | 103 | 1.39 |
| River rock (rounded) | 1,680 | 105 | 1.42 |
| Decomposed granite | 1,760 | 110 | 1.48 |
| Sand and gravel mix | 1,840 | 115 | 1.55 |
| Dense-grade aggregate | 1,920 | 120 | 1.62 |
Practical uses:
- Estimating truck load capacity before ordering
- Calculating whether a vehicle or trailer can carry the load
- Pricing orders (many suppliers sell by the ton)
- Planning structural support for driveways and paths
Coverage tip: For landscaping, a 2–3 inch (5–8 cm) layer of gravel is standard. A cubic yard covers approximately 100–165 sq ft at that depth. A cubic meter covers about 12–15 m².
Example: You need 5 cubic yards of pea gravel. At a density of 1.28 tons/yd³, that equals roughly 6.4 short tons (5.8 metric tons). This matters if you are ordering delivery — standard dump trucks carry 10–14 tons per load.
This calculator supports cubic yards, cubic feet, cubic meters, and liters for volume, and displays weight in short tons, metric tons, and kilograms.