Tips & Tools

Calculations & Estimating Tools

Take the total square footage needed to be covered and divide it by square footage per ton, this will give you how many tons you will need to load. Example: 1 ton of 1” gravel will cover 200 sq. ft. @ 1" Thick

Bulk Rock1 TON = Sq. Ft. Per Ton
3/4"175
1"200
1.5"150
2"100
2-4" (Figure 3")65
3.5" (Figure 4")45
5"35
 
Chopped StoneTon Average
4 X 4 120 Linear Ft. / 40 SqFt.
4 X 6 80 Linear Ft. / 40 SqFt.
4 X 8 40 Linear Ft. / 40 SqFt.
Rectangles & Squares50 - 60 SqFt.
 
 
Patio Rock / Flagstone Ton Average
3/4"110 - 120
1" 110 - 110
1.5"90 - 100
2"70 - 80
3-5" Wall Stone40 - 45
 
Mulch Coverage Per Yard
1" Thick140 Sq. Ft.
2" Thick120 Sq. Ft.
3" Thick100 Sq. Ft.
4" Thick80 Sq. Ft.