
Pea Gravel
Small rounded gravel for paths, play areas, and decorative coverage.
Small rounded pea-size stones. Planning density: 95 lb/ft3.How much stone for a walkway or path? Free calculator with 2-inch depth default. Get cubic yards, tons, and bag counts instantly.
For a 3 x 30 ft walkway at 2 in depth, you need about 0.56 cubic yards before waste. Enter your walkway dimensions above for an exact estimate.
Pea gravel and decomposed granite are popular walkway materials because they are comfortable to walk on and look natural. Use edging to prevent spreading.
2 inches is the minimum; 3 inches provides better coverage and feels more stable underfoot. Always use landscape edging to keep walkway gravel contained.
Install metal or plastic landscape edging on both sides before adding gravel. A weed barrier fabric underneath prevents weeds while allowing drainage. Rake level and compact lightly.
At 2 in depth: 3 ft x 1 ft x 0.167 ft divided by 27 = 0.0185 cubic yards per linear foot. A 50 ft walkway is about 0.93 cubic yards before waste.