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Gravel Driveway Cubic Yards Calculator

Yd³ = length · width · depth_in / (12 · 27).

Compute the cubic yards of gravel needed to cover a driveway of given length, width, and depth, with an optional waste/compaction allowance: yd³ = L_ft · W_ft · D_in / 324, then × (1 + waste %).

Marcus Laurent By Marcus Laurent
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Inputs

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Results

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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

yd³ = L · W · D_in / 324 · (1 + waste).

In depth

Compute the cubic yards of gravel needed to cover a driveway of given length, width, and depth, with an optional waste/compaction allowance: yd³ = L_ft · W_ft · D_in / 324, then × (1 + waste %).