Gravel Driveway Calculator
Estimate gravel driveway volume, short tons, truckloads, geotextile area and delivered material cost from driveway dimensions and depth.
Default project preview
13.69 short tons
Truckloads
2
Driveway area
720 ft²
Base volume
8.89 yd³
Loose order volume
9.78 yd³
Calculator
Build the material order
Your order will appear here
Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
Methodology
Transparent calculation
BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Compacted volume = length × width × depth. Order volume applies the extra allowance. Tonnage = order volume × entered density; truckloads round up.
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FAQ
Gravel Driveway Calculator questions
Why can delivered volume exceed compacted volume?+
Loose aggregate settles and compacts during placement, so a supplier may recommend an additional conversion factor beyond simple waste.
Should geotextile be used under a gravel driveway?+
It can help separate aggregate from weak soil, but suitability depends on subgrade, drainage and project design.
Does one gravel layer work for every driveway?+
No. Many driveways use multiple aggregate sizes and compacted lifts.