Gravel for a 10×10 ft driveway
A 10 × 10 ft driveway at 6 in deep needs 1.85 cubic yards of gravel — about 100 × 50 lb bags, roughly 2.63 tons and $96.30 of material. Fine-tune below.
Full breakdown
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Volume before waste | 50.0 ft³ |
| Volume with 10% waste | 55.0 ft³ |
| Cubic yards | 2.04 |
| Cubic metres | 1.56 |
| Cubic feet | 55.0 |
| Weight | 2.89 tons (5,775 lb) |
| Full dump-truck loads | 1 × 10 yd³ truck |
| 50 lb bags | 111 bags · $499.50 |
| Sq ft covered at 1 in deep | 660 |
| Sq ft covered at 3 in deep | 220 |
- Formula: length × width × depth, with depth converted from inches to feet (÷ 12), then × (1 + waste%).
- Gravel: Gravel is sold by the cubic yard from a landscape yard, or by the bag for small patches; crushed stone is the usual choice for driveways and decorative gravel for beds.
- Gravel compacts as much as 20% under traffic, so a 4-inch loose layer settles to about 3¼ inches. Order by the compacted depth you want, not the loose depth you see in the truck.
- Prices are national averages for planning, not quotes. Confirm with a local supplier — delivery, short-load fees and tax are extra.
Working out 100 square feet at a 6 in depth gives 50.0 ft³ — 1.85 cubic yards of gravel, weighing roughly 2.63 tons.
The calculator above is pre-filled with these dimensions — change any field to see the numbers update. Gravel is sold by the cubic yard from a landscape yard, or by the bag for small patches; crushed stone is the usual choice for driveways and decorative gravel for beds.
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic yards of gravel for a 10×10 ft driveway?
About 1.85 cubic yards at 6 in deep, which is 50.0 cubic feet or 2.63 tons. Add 10% waste if the ground is uneven.
How many bags is that?
100 × 50 lb bags, or 100 × 50 lb bags. Bagged is only worth it at this size if you cannot take a truck delivery.
What depth should a driveway be?
6 in is the standard for gravel in this application. Gravel compacts as much as 20% under traffic, so a 4-inch loose layer settles to about 3¼ inches. Order by the compacted depth you want, not the loose depth you see in the truck.