Soil & Ground

Pea Gravel Calculator

Calculate pea gravel for a rectangular path, patio, play area or landscape bed. The tool converts your measurements into cubic yards, estimated tons and optional cost.

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Step 1

Enter project details

Length ft Width ft Depth in Extra / waste % Material density tons/yd³ Optional price per ton $

Planning estimate only. Confirm local prices, supplier specifications and site conditions before ordering.

Step 2

Your estimate

Area—

Volume—

Estimated tons—

Estimated material cost—

Pea gravel is commonly sold by weight or bulk volume. Supplier density and delivery minimums can change the final order and cost.

Optional next step

Request a local gravel project quote

Complete three short steps to check for available local professionals.

Free to submit No purchase required

How matching works

ProjectMetrica helps route your gravel / pea gravel / fill work request to participating platform partners or service providers when an eligible match is available.

Availability depends on ZIP code, service and project details.
ProjectMetrica is not the contractor and may receive compensation for an accepted request.

ProjectMetrica collects this request and may share it with participating service providers and platform partners for the home-improvement project you selected. The consent session is independently recorded. See the Privacy Policy.

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Step 1 of 3

What kind of project is it?

Choose the service details and enter the five-digit project ZIP code.

ZIP code

Step 2 of 3

When are you planning the work?

These details help make the request more relevant. No availability check is sent yet.

Hiring status Project timeframe Can you authorize work on the property? Project details

Step 3 of 3

Where can professionals reach you?

Use the contact details for the property where the project is planned. This usually takes about a minute.

Your request stays focused on this project

Your address helps check local service availability and is not posted publicly.
Submitting is free and does not require you to hire anyone.
Your details are used to process and route the home-service request described here.

First name Last name Project street addressEnter the street address where the work is planned. You can correct every address field before submitting. City State Phone Email

By submitting, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and that the information you provided is accurate.

Your request may be sent to participating home-improvement providers when a qualifying match is available.

Before you order

Check local supplier specs

Density, bag coverage, pallet size and recommended installation depth can vary by material and supplier.

Professional installation

Compare local project quotes

Connect with a local professional for a site-specific estimate.

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Formula & assumptions

How the pea gravel calculator works

Volume = length × width × depth. Cubic yards = cubic feet ÷ 27. Tons = cubic yards × selected density.

For a better estimate

Measure depth after deciding whether the gravel is decorative or structural.
Use landscape edging where needed to reduce migration.
Density is approximate; supplier values are best for ordering by weight.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How much pea gravel do I need?+

Enter the project length, width and depth. The calculator converts the volume to cubic yards and estimated tons.

How deep should pea gravel be?+

Depth depends on the use and site conditions. Decorative areas, paths and drainage applications can require different depths.

Can I estimate cost?+

Yes. Enter a local price per ton to get a material-only estimate.

Enter project details

Your estimate

Request a local gravel project quote

What kind of project is it?

When are you planning the work?

Where can professionals reach you?

Check local supplier specs

Compare local project quotes

How the pea gravel calculator works

For a better estimate

Tools that can help with this project

Frequently asked questions

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