You need about
1.36 cubic yards of gravel
Includes 10% extra for waste. Weight assumes about 1.4 tons per cubic yard (range 1.3–1.5).
The working
10 ft × 10 ft × 4/12 ft = 33.3 cubic feet. Add 10% = 36.7 cubic feet. Divide by 27 = 1.36 cubic yards.
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What if it is a different depth?
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | Bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 0.68 | 0.95 | 37 |
| 3 in | 1.02 | 1.43 | 56 |
| 4 in (this page) | 1.36 | 1.90 | 74 |
| 6 in | 2.04 | 2.85 | order bulk |
What you will also need for gravel
Tools and supplies that go with this job. These are Amazon search links, so you can compare options and current prices there.
- Landscape fabric (weed barrier)
- Hand tamper or plate compactor
- Wheelbarrow
- Landscape edging
- Steel garden rake
- Work gloves
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Good to know
A compacted base under pavers is 4 in minimum, and ICPI gives 4–6 in for walks and patios. A paver driveway base is 6–8 in. Loose gravel on a garden path is around 3 in. A compacted base needs roughly 25 to 30% more loose stone than the flat volume (Washington State DOT unit weights), so order extra and ask your supplier.