How Much Gravel for 500 Square Feet?
For 500 square feet of gravel at 2 inches deep, you need about 3.09 cubic yards - roughly 167 bags (0.5 cu ft bag), about 4.32 tons. The amount changes with depth; the table below shows common depths, and you can adjust everything in the calculator.
Based on 500 square feet (500 sq ft). One cubic yard = 27 cubic feet; bags are 0.5 cu ft bag.
2 in for ground cover and paths, 3-4 in per layer for a driveway base.
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Weight is an estimate (1.25-1.7 tons per cubic yard); actual weight varies with material and moisture.
For decorative ground cover and walking paths, 2 inches is usually enough. For a driveway, build it in layers: a coarse crushed-stone base of 3 to 4 inches, then a finer top layer.
Measure length and width in feet, set your depth, and the calculator returns cubic yards, an estimated weight in tons, and a bag count.
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