How Much Gravel Do I Need?
Calculate how much Gravel you need for your Garden or Driveway
Looking for a reliable gravel calculator that can accurately estimate the amount of material you need for your next landscaping project? Look no further than our top-rated online gravel calculator! Our user-friendly tool allows you to easily calculate the volume of gravel required for your project by simply entering the dimensions of your area. Whether you’re working on a small backyard renovation or a large-scale commercial project, our calculator takes the guesswork out of calculating the amount of gravel you need, saving you time and money. With accurate results and quick calculations, our gravel calculator is an essential tool for any DIY enthusiast, contractor, or landscaper. Plus, our tool is completely free to use, making it a budget-friendly solution for your next project. So why wait? Use our gravel calculator today and get the accurate calculations you need to complete your project with ease.
How do you calculate how much gravel is needed?
All you need to know is the size of the area you wish to cover, what depth of gravel or slate you require, and your postcode. The size information helps calculate how much gravel or slate you will require, while your postcode helps us calculate a cost estimate based on delivery. Try it yourself now.
Note: This calculator is only intended as a rough guide to help you approximate.
Gravel & Slate Calculator FAQs
How much gravel do I need for my driveway?
Calculating an accurate estimate of how much gravel or aggregate you need for a driveway is simple with our gravel calculator. All you need to know is the desired length and width of the driveway, along with what gravel depth you need. You can get an estimate right now using the calculator above.
How much gravel do I need for my garden?
To calculate how much gravel you require for your garden, you must know the approximate area you are working with, and the desired depth. For gardens, this can be trickier as the shape may not be a simple square. We recommend extending this to make it a square, as it is better to order too many aggregates than too few.
What depth of gravel do I need?
You would usually lay a 10mm aggregate at a depth of 30-40mm, but on a driveway this would need to be at least 50mm. A 20mm aggregate would need to be at least 40-50mm deep, and at least 50-60mm on driveways. A larger aggregate will settle and bond together better than smaller ones. The depth you will need to select for your gravel or slate will always depend on the aggregate size and what the surface will be used for.
Example gravel estimate
We estimate an area of 5 metres by 5 metres, with a depth of 40mm, would require approximately three bulk bags of aggregates, slate chippings or gravel.
What is the density of gravel?
The density of gravel varies depending on the type of gravel you select. Smaller pebbles and gravels have a lower density while larger ones have a higher density.
Our gravel calculator can be used for most gravel and aggregates featured on our website.
Do you need assistance?
If you are ordering a large amount of gravel, aggregate or slate maybe you would like to discuss it with us on 01422 204 394, as there may be transport savings to be made on orders over 15 bulk bags, or on a loose-tipped load of 20 tonnes or more.