Gabion Stone Calculator
Estimate gabion fill stone from basket dimensions and quantity using editable fill allowance, bulk density, truck capacity and delivered stone price.
Default project preview
25.06 US tons
Net basket volume
16 yd³
Estimated truckloads
3
Basket volume each
2 yd³
Bulk density used
1.45 ton/yd³
Calculator
Build the material order
Your order will appear here
Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
Input and output guide
What each value means
The labels and units below are part of this calculator’s visible methodology. Replace every default with measurements or product data from the actual project.
Basket length
Enter this project assumption in ft. The current imperial default is 6 ft.
Basket width
Enter this project assumption in ft. The current imperial default is 3 ft.
Basket height
Enter this project assumption in ft. The current imperial default is 3 ft.
Number of baskets
Enter this project assumption in a unitless value. The current imperial default is 8. Minimum: 1.
Settlement and handling allowance
Enter this project assumption in %. The current imperial default is 8 %. Minimum: 0. Maximum: 50.
Loose stone bulk density
Enter this project assumption in ton/yd³. The current imperial default is 1.45 ton/yd³.
Stone capacity per truck
Enter this project assumption in US tons. The current imperial default is 12 US tons.
Delivered price per weight unit
Enter this project assumption in per US ton. The current imperial default is 58 per US ton. Minimum: 0.
How to read the outputs
Net basket volume
8 equal baskets. Default preview: 16 yd³.
Estimated truckloads
12 US tons per truck. Default preview: 3.
Basket volume each
external basket dimensions. Default preview: 2 yd³.
Bulk density used
editable loose density. Default preview: 1.45 ton/yd³.
Truck capacity ordered
full-truck planning capacity. Default preview: 36 US tons.
Estimated stone cost
using modeled delivered weight. Default preview: $1,453.25.
Methodology
Transparent calculation
BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Basket volume = length × width × height × quantity. Add the entered allowance, convert volume to weight with editable bulk density, and round truckloads upward.
FAQ
Gabion Stone Calculator questions
Why use loose bulk density?+
Supplier weights are based on bulk stone including voids. Use a density for the actual stone gradation and moisture condition.
Should basket wire volume be deducted?+
Wire volume is normally negligible for ordering. Settlement, handling loss and stone arrangement generally matter more.
Does this design a gabion wall?+
No. Wall geometry, foundation, drainage, overturning, sliding, connection and corrosion requirements need project-specific design.