How Much Do I Need
Figuring out how much material you need for a project can be difficult. This chart can give you an estimate. Simply measure the area you need to cover, multiply to determine square footage, and decide on your coverage depth.
For example:
Your driveway is 90 feet long and 10 feet wide.
90 feet x 10 feet = 900 square feet
One yard of bulk will cover 160 square feet at 2 inches of depth.
So, to cover 900 square feet, divide 900 square feet by 160 square feet. You would need 5.62 yards of bulk material.
| Coverage: 1 yard of bulk will cover: | |
|---|---|
| 1 inch depth | 320 square feet |
| 2 inch depth | 160 square feet |
| 3 inch depth | 110 square feet |
| 4 inch depth | 85 square feet |
| 5 inch depth | 62 square feet |
| 6 inch depth | 54 square feet |
| 7 inch depth | 47 square feet |
| 8 inch depth | 40 square feet |
| 9 inch depth | 35 square feet |
| 10 inch depth | 31 square feet |
| 11 inch depth | 29 square feet |
| 12 inch depth | 27 square feet |
| 15 inch depth | 22 square feet |
| 18 inch depth | 18 square feet |
| 24 inch depth | 14 square feet |
| Weights | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 yard | 1.3 tons | 2600 pounds |
| 2 yards | 2.6 tons | 5200 pounds |
| 3 yards | 3.9 tons | 7800 pounds |
| 4 yards | 5.2 tons | 10,400 pounds |
| 5 yards | 6.5 tons | 13,000 pounds |
| 6 yards | 7.8 tons | 15,600 pounds |
| 7 yards | 9.1 tons | 18,200 pounds |
| 8 yards | 10.4 tons | 20, 800 pounds |
| 9 yards | 11.7 tons | 23,400 pounds |
| 10 yards | 13.0 tons | 26,000 pounds |
