How is it calculated?
Typical densities: gravel 1.6 t/m³, sand 1.55, topsoil 1.3, crushed stone 1.5 and mulch 0.4. Moisture can change the weight a lot.
Common depths: 5 cm (2 in) for paths, 7–10 cm (3–4 in) for driveways and mulch beds.
Gravel, sand and mulch calculator
Choose the material, then enter the area and the depth you want. You get the volume, the approximate weight and how many bags to buy.
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Common questions
How much does a cubic metre of gravel weigh?
About 1.5–1.7 tonnes.
Bulk bag or small bags?
For more than about 0.5 m³, a bulk bag or loose delivery is usually cheaper.