Estimate how many tons of pea gravel your project needs. Each dimension has its own unit (in/ft/yd/m), and the material dropdown sets the density automatically.
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Measure each area, divide the volume by 27 for cubic yards, and multiply by about 1.4 tons per cubic yard. Patios and paths are usually 2-3 inches deep over a base. Enter any dimension in inches, feet, yards or meters, and use the material dropdown to switch materials.
Use the pea gravel calculator for paths, play areas, drainage zones and decorative beds. It converts measured volume to tons with a pea gravel density preset that you can adjust.
Start with the calculator that matches how your material is sold: area, length, volume, count, weight or electrical load. Enter one work area at a time, use the unit selector beside each measurement, then review the order quantity and cost fields before comparing supplier quotes.
Most calculators can save the current estimate in your browser, reload named estimates, print a copy, switch to dark mode or create a shareable link. Those tools are intended for planning and communication; always confirm final quantities, coverage rates, density, code requirements and pricing with the supplier or contractor responsible for the work.