Pea Gravel Calculator
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Pea gravel is round, so it shifts underfoot — plan 3 in for patios and paths, and 9–12 in under play equipment. A 12 × 12 ft patio at 3 in needs about 1.4 yd³ (1.9 tons).
Pea gravel needed
1.4 yd³
1.89 tons at 2,700 lb/yd³
- Weight
- 1.89 tons3,780 lb · 1.71 t
- Cubic feet
- 37.8 ft³
- Cubic meters
- 1.07 m³
- Area covered
- 144 ft²
Densities are typical loose figures; ask your supplier for theirs. Delivery minimums are often 1–3 yd³.
Quick reference
| Area | 2 in deep | 3 in deep | 4 in deep | 6 in deep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft² | 0.31 yd³ · 0.42 t | 0.46 yd³ · 0.63 t | 0.62 yd³ · 0.83 t | 0.93 yd³ · 1.25 t |
| 100 ft² | 0.62 yd³ · 0.83 t | 0.93 yd³ · 1.25 t | 1.23 yd³ · 1.67 t | 1.85 yd³ · 2.5 t |
| 200 ft² | 1.23 yd³ · 1.67 t | 1.85 yd³ · 2.5 t | 2.47 yd³ · 3.33 t | 3.7 yd³ · 5 t |
| 300 ft² | 1.85 yd³ · 2.5 t | 2.78 yd³ · 3.75 t | 3.7 yd³ · 5 t | 5.56 yd³ · 7.5 t |
| 500 ft² | 3.09 yd³ · 4.17 t | 4.63 yd³ · 6.25 t | 6.17 yd³ · 8.33 t | 9.26 yd³ · 12.5 t |
| 1000 ft² | 6.17 yd³ · 8.33 t | 9.26 yd³ · 12.5 t | 12.35 yd³ · 16.67 t | 18.52 yd³ · 25 t |
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Frequently asked questions
How many bags of pea gravel equal a yard?
About 54 bags of 0.5 ft³, or 27 bags of 1 ft³.
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Estimates only. Check quantities with your supplier or contractor before ordering.