Gravel Calculator
Gravel is sold by the ton and priced by grade and delivery distance. Enter your area below to see how many tons you'll need (waste included) and an estimated delivered cost. Prices are national ranges — get a local quote before you buy.
Source: Home Depot / Lowe's online bulk listings + regional supplier averages
Estimate your gravel
Showing a default 20 × 20 ft area at 3" deep. Enter your own numbers below.
Material only, $25–$65 per ton. Delivery and labor not included. Estimates only — not engineering advice.
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Gravel cost breakdown
- Material (per ton)
- $25–$65 depending on grade — pea gravel and decorative stone run higher than base/crusher run.
- Delivery
- $60–$150 per load flat, or $10–$20/ton over distance. Many yards have a minimum load.
- Spreading / labor (optional)
- $40–$70 per hour if you hire out grading and spreading.
Buying & spec guide
- Crusher run (crush-and-run) compacts hard and is cheapest — best as a driveway base.
- #57 stone drains well and is the go-to for driveways and drainage; it does not compact tight.
- Pea gravel and decorative stone cost more and are used for paths, patios, and landscaping.
- Order ~10% extra for spreading loss, compaction, and uneven ground — the calculator already adds this.
- Confirm the yard's tons-per-cubic-yard; wet or dense stone weighs more than the 1.35 t/yd³ default.
Frequently asked questions
How much gravel do I need for a driveway?
For a typical 20 ft × 20 ft driveway at 3 inches deep you need about 100 cubic feet (≈3.7 cubic yards), which is roughly 5.5 tons of gravel including 10% for waste and compaction. Use the calculator above with your exact dimensions.
How much does gravel cost per ton?
Gravel runs about $25–$65 per ton for the material. Base grades like crusher run are cheapest; #57 stone is mid-range; pea gravel and decorative stone are highest. Delivery adds $60–$150 per load.
How many tons are in a cubic yard of gravel?
About 1.35 US tons per cubic yard (≈2,700 lb) for typical dry crushed stone. Depending on gradation and moisture it ranges from about 1.2 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard.
What is #57 gravel and how is it different from crusher run?
#57 is a clean, roughly 3/4-inch crushed stone that drains well and is popular for driveways and drainage; it does not lock together tightly. Crusher run mixes stone with fine dust so it compacts into a hard, stable base — it's the cheaper choice for a driveway base layer.
How deep should gravel be for a driveway?
Plan on 3 inches for a top layer over an existing base, or 4–6 inches total (in layers) for a new gravel driveway built from bare ground.