SIMPLE MODEgravel tonnage calculator
Gravel Tonnage Calculator
Work out how many tons of gravel a pile or delivery area holds. Measure the pile’s height and base circumference, or the pad’s length, width and depth; the calculator converts to tonnes or short tons at a typical loose density of 1.6 t/m³.
Estimate from idealized geometry and typical loose bulk densities. Not a certified survey. Not for trade measurement. Always verify densities with site measurements.
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Questions this calculator gets asked
How do I convert gravel volume to tons?
Multiply volume by density. Loose dry gravel runs about 1.6 t/m³ — roughly 1.2 tonnes (1.3 short tons) per cubic yard. The calculator applies this in both unit systems and shows the density it used.
Cone or box — which shape should I pick?
Conveyor-fed stockpiles form roughly conical piles: use height plus a base circumference walked out with a tape. Windrows and material stacked against a wall are closer to the rectangular shape.
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