Gravel Coverage Chart
Square feet of coverage per cubic yard of gravel at common depths, with quick conversion between yards, tons, and 50 lb bags.
At 2 inches deep, 1 cubic yard of gravel covers about 162 sq ft. At 3 inches, about 108 sq ft. At 4 inches, about 81 sq ft. A cubic yard weighs roughly 1.35 tons and equals about 54 bags of 50 lb gravel.
Coverage chart
- 2 inches deep: 162 sq ft per cubic yard
- 3 inches deep: 108 sq ft per cubic yard
- 4 inches deep: 81 sq ft per cubic yard
- 6 inches deep: 54 sq ft per cubic yard
Quick conversions
- 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet
- 1 cubic yard of gravel = about 1.35 tons
- 1 cubic yard = about 54 bags at 50 lb per bag
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