Choose known volume or dimensions.
Estimate the delivered weight of crushed stone, pea gravel, river rock, road base, and other aggregates from your project dimensions.
Verified formulaEditable presetsUS + metric
Purpose-built estimator
Project measurements
Choose whether you already know cubic yards or need volume from dimensions.
Known loose or compacted cubic yards to convert.
Bulk density used to convert cubic feet into weight.
Optional supplier price used to estimate material cost before delivery fees and taxes.
Volume-to-weight conversion
- 1Measured volume
- 2Cubic feet
- 3Bulk density
- 4Short tons
How to use this calculator
Read full measuring guide Measure, verify, and order
Start with cubic yards or measure a rectangular volume, then apply editable bulk density.
Enter material density.
Read US and metric weight equivalents.
What each input means
Starting measurement
Choose whether you already know cubic yards or need volume from dimensions.
Use known volume from plans or dimensions from the jobsite.Volume
Known loose or compacted cubic yards to convert.
Unit: cu yd. Enter the supplier or plan volume in cubic yards.Length
Project length when calculating volume from dimensions.
Unit: ft or m. Measure the long side in feet.Width
Project width when calculating volume from dimensions.
Unit: ft or m. Measure the short side in feet.Depth
Material depth used with length and width.
Unit: in or cm. Measure finished thickness in inches.Material density
Bulk density used to convert cubic feet into weight.
Unit: lb/ft3 or kg/m3. Use the supplier value in pounds per cubic foot when available.Price per ton
Optional supplier price used to estimate material cost before delivery fees and taxes.
Unit: USD per US ton. Enter the quoted material price per US short ton. Leave 0 if you only need quantity.Check the calculation
Example: 1 cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet. At 100 lb/ft3, it weighs 2,700 lb, or 1.35 short tons.
A 10 × 10 ft area at 3 inches deep holds 0.93 compacted cubic yards. At 100 lb/ft³, that is about 1.25 US tons before allowances.
Total loose order 0.93 cu yd Total weight 1.25 US tons
Weight = cubic feet x bulk density. Cubic yards x 27 = cubic feet.
Assumptions to check
- Choose the closest material density.
- Wet or tightly graded stone can weigh more.
- Supplier scale tickets determine the final delivered weight.
- Weight is not exact without supplier density.
- Moisture can materially change tonnage.
- Does not replace truck scale measurements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this gravel weight and tonnage calculator calculate?
It uses project-specific inputs and the formula shown below. Weight = cubic feet x bulk density. Cubic yards x 27 = cubic feet.
Are the presets exact specifications?
No. Presets are editable planning starting points. Confirm depths, materials, and densities with the supplier, manufacturer, or project designer.
Why can delivered weight differ?
Bulk density varies by supplier and moisture level. Moisture, gradation, compaction, and scale accuracy can change the delivered weight.