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Decomposed Granite Cost Calculator

Enter the area, depth and your price. You get the decomposed granite you need and what it costs before delivery.

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ft
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sq ft
in
Earthstone lists 2 to 3 inches of DG for paths and patios and 4 to 6 inches for driveways.
tons
Change it to your supplier's figure.
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Rochester Concrete Products' install guide adds 10% for compaction and uneven ground.
cu ft
Quikrete's 50 lb all-purpose gravel bag holds about 0.5 cu ft.
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Enter your numbers and press Calculate.

Average decomposed granite prices

HomeGuide puts decomposed granite at $25 to $50 per ton and $38 to $75 per cubic yard.

AmountLowHigh
1 tons$25$50
3 tons$75$150
5 tons$125$250
10 tons$250$500
20 tons$500$1,000

Material only, from the HomeGuide range.

HomeGuide adds that delivery runs $10 to $25 per ton, and that a truck load with a 10-cubic-yard minimum costs $1,350 or more.

Turn a quote into a total

Cost = tons × price per ton, or cubic yards × price per cubic yard.

Suppliers quote either way. If your quote is per ton and your plan is in cubic yards, the calculator converts at 1.40 tons per cubic yard.

Common questions

How much does a ton of decomposed granite cost?

HomeGuide puts decomposed granite at $25 to $50 per ton and $38 to $75 per cubic yard.

How much decomposed granite do I get for $100?

At the middle of the range, $38 per ton, $100 buys about 2.63 tons.

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Sources

  • https://homeguide.com/costs/gravel-prices
  • https://hellogravel.com/guides/2025-gravel-prices-per-ton-delivered-cost-calculator-and-regional-rates/