Pea Gravel Calculator

Calculate the volume, weight, and cost of pea gravel needed for your landscaping or construction project

Pea Gravel Calculator

Calculate the volume, weight, and cost of pea gravel needed for your project

Area Dimensions

Material Properties

Density: 95 lb/ft³

Cost Estimation

Wastage Factor

7%

Pea Gravel Calculator: How to Calculate Gravel Quantity

The Pea Gravel Calculator is a comprehensive tool for calculating the required amount of pea gravel for your landscaping or construction project. This calculator helps determine volume, weight, and cost calculations based on material properties and project specifications, making pea gravel estimation accurate and efficient.

Using the Pea Gravel Calculator

Understanding Pea Gravel Properties

When using the pea gravel calculator, it's important to understand that pea gravel is a small, rounded rock typically ranging from 0.2 to 2 inches (0.5 to 5 cm) in diameter. The calculator accounts for various pea gravel properties that affect calculations:

  • Material composition (pure pea gravel or mixed with sand)
  • Material state (loose or compacted pea gravel)
  • Moisture content (dry or wet pea gravel)

Area Calculation Methods for Pea Gravel

Calculating Rectangular Pea Gravel Areas:

Area=Length×WidthArea = Length \times Width

Calculating Circular Pea Gravel Areas:

Area=π×(Diameter2)2Area = \pi \times (\frac{Diameter}{2})^2

For irregular pea gravel installations, measure or calculate the actual area directly in square feet (ft²), square meters (m²), or square yards (yd²).

Pea Gravel Volume Calculation

The pea gravel calculator determines volume based on coverage area and required depth:

Volume=Area×DepthVolume = Area \times Depth

Common unit conversions for pea gravel volume:

  • 1 cubic yard (yd³) = 27 cubic feet (ft³) of pea gravel
  • 1 cubic meter (m³) = 35.3147 cubic feet (ft³) of pea gravel
  • 1 cubic foot (ft³) = 28.3168 liters (L) of pea gravel

Pea Gravel Density Considerations

Standard Pea Gravel Densities:

  • Pure Pea Gravel:
    • Loose: 95 lb/ft³ (1,522 kg/m³)
    • Compacted: 110 lb/ft³ (1,762 kg/m³)
  • Pea Gravel with Sand:
    • Loose: 100 lb/ft³ (1,602 kg/m³)
    • Compacted: 120 lb/ft³ (1,922 kg/m³)

Pea Gravel Weight Calculation

Weight=Volume×DensityWeight = Volume \times Density

Weight conversions for pea gravel:

  • 1 short ton = 2,000 pounds (lb) of pea gravel
  • 1 metric ton (tonne) = 2,204.62 pounds (lb) of pea gravel
  • 1 kilogram (kg) = 2.20462 pounds (lb) of pea gravel

Pea Gravel Cost Estimation

The pea gravel calculator can estimate costs based on various units:

  • Volume-based pea gravel pricing (per ft³, yd³, m³, or L)
  • Weight-based pea gravel pricing (per lb, ton, kg, or metric ton)
  • Bag-based pea gravel pricing (typically 50 lb per bag)

Pea Gravel Price Calculation Formula:

Total Cost=Quantity×Price per Unit×(1+Wastage Factor)Total\space Cost = Quantity \times Price\space per\space Unit \times (1 + Wastage\space Factor)

Pea Gravel Wastage Factor

When using the pea gravel calculator, a wastage factor of 5-15% is recommended to account for:

  • Pea gravel compaction during installation
  • Uneven surface variations in pea gravel coverage
  • Pea gravel loss during transportation and handling
  • Edge and corner fill requirements
  • Natural settling of pea gravel over time

Unit Conversions for Pea Gravel Calculations

Area Conversions for Pea Gravel Coverage:

  • 1 square yard (yd²) = 9 square feet (ft²) of pea gravel coverage
  • 1 square meter (m²) = 10.7639 square feet (ft²) of pea gravel coverage

Depth Conversions for Pea Gravel Installation:

  • 1 inch (in) = 2.54 centimeters (cm) of pea gravel depth
  • 1 foot (ft) = 12 inches (in) of pea gravel depth