Landscape Material Calculator
Pick a material, enter the area and depth, and get the volume, weight, bags and cost. Each material also has its own set of calculators below.
Enter your numbers and press Calculate.
Weight of common materials
| Material | Tons per cu yd | Lb per cu yd | Sq ft per ton at 3 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pea Gravel | 1.30 | 2,600 | 83 |
| Crushed Stone | 1.50 | 3,000 | 72 |
| River Rock | 1.40 | 2,800 | 77 |
| Decomposed Granite | 1.40 | 2,800 | 77 |
| Crusher Run | 1.50 | 3,000 | 72 |
| Stone Dust | 1.56 | 3,126 | 69 |
| Topsoil | 1.08 | 2,160 | 100 |
| Fill Dirt | 1.03 | 2,052 | 105 |
| Mulch | 0.25 | 506 | 427 |
| Gravel | 1.42 | 2,835 | 76 |
| Sand | 1.31 | 2,620 | 82 |
Sources are listed on each material's page and at the bottom of this page.
Calculators by material
- Pea GravelYards, tons, bags and cost
- Crushed StoneYards, tons, bags and cost
- River RockYards, tons, bags and cost
- Decomposed GraniteYards, tons, bags and cost
- Crusher RunYards, tons, bags and cost
- Stone DustYards, tons, bags and cost
- TopsoilYards, tons, bags and cost
- Fill DirtYards, tons, bags and cost
- MulchYards, tons, bags and cost
Sources
- https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/dirt-mud-densities-d_1727.html
- https://hellogravel.com/guides/2025-gravel-prices-per-ton-delivered-cost-calculator-and-regional-rates/
- https://homeguide.com/costs/gravel-prices
- https://selectsg.com/how-much-does-a-yard-of-crushed-stone-weigh/
- https://www.gravelshop.com/blog/crusher-run-what-is-it-9.asp
- https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/structures/bridge/15034/003.cfm
- https://www.thecalculatorsite.com/articles/units/how-much-cubic-yard-weigh.php