Soil and gravel calculators
Work out how much gravel, rock, fill dirt or topsoil to order, in cubic yards, tons and bags. Choose the material, then enter your area.
Pea gravel calculatorPaths, patios, play areas and drainage. Circles too, with cost for bags or bulk.
Fill dirt calculatorRaising or leveling ground and filling holes. Adds compaction and counts truckloads.
Rip rap calculatorSlopes, shorelines and ditches. Layer thickness follows the stone size.
Dirt calculatorTopsoil and garden soil for beds, lawns and raised planters.
How much does a cubic yard weigh?
Weight decides how many tons to order and whether a truck can carry the load. These are typical dry ranges; wet material weighs more, so use your supplier's figure when you have it.
| Material | Common use | Tons per yd³ |
|---|---|---|
| Pea gravel | Paths, patios, drainage | 1.3–1.5 |
| Fill dirt | Grading, filling low spots | 1.0–1.3 |
| Topsoil | Lawns, garden beds | 1.0–1.3 |
| Rip rap | Erosion control, shorelines | 1.4–1.6 |
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Last reviewed November 2, 2026. Found a wrong figure? Tell us.