Free Stone Calculator for Landscaping & Construction

Accurately calculate gravel, crushed stone, and landscaping rock quantities with professional-grade precision

Stone Calculator

Calculate the exact amount of stone needed for your construction or landscaping project

Material Properties

About Stone Density: Different types of stone have different densities, affecting the total weight.

Common ranges:

  • Crushed Stone: 2600-2800 lbs/yd³
  • River Rock: 2400-2600 lbs/yd³
  • Limestone: 2300-2500 lbs/yd³
  • Granite: 2700-2900 lbs/yd³
  • Slate: 2600-2800 lbs/yd³
  • Sandstone: 2200-2400 lbs/yd³
  • Marble: 2600-2800 lbs/yd³
  • Basalt: 2900-3100 lbs/yd³
  • Quartzite: 2550-2750 lbs/yd³
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What is Waste Factor? The waste factor accounts for material loss during installation, including spillage, settling, and irregular surfaces. A typical factor is 10%, meaning you'll need about 10% more material to complete your project.

Stone Calculator FAQs: Your Complete Guide

What can I calculate with the Stone Calculator?

Our Stone Calculator precisely determines material quantities for various projects including driveways, walkways, retaining walls, and drainage systems, calculating volume, weight, and coverage area.

How to calculate stone requirements?

Input project dimensions (length, width, depth) and select stone type. The calculator instantly provides cubic yards/tons needed, with density adjustments for different stone varieties.

Does it include cost estimation for stone projects?

Yes! Get instant cost projections based on local material prices and optional delivery fees. Compare costs between pea gravel, crushed granite, limestone, and other common stone types.

How accurate is the Stone Calculator?

Utilizing ASTM-standard calculations with compaction factors and material density adjustments (80-120 lb/ft³ range), it's trusted by professional landscapers and contractors.

Why choose this Stone Calculator?

Specialized features including: Multiple stone type profiles | Base preparation calculations | Slope compensation | Waste factor adjustments (5-15%) | Project visualization tools

Why Choose Our Stone Calculator?

From small garden paths to commercial landscaping projects, our calculator provides precise material estimates for 25+ stone types. Optimize your material orders and reduce waste with professional-grade calculations.

Multi-Surface Calculation

Calculate requirements for irregular areas, circular designs, and sloped surfaces with advanced geometric algorithms

Material Comparison Tools

Compare costs and quantities between different stone varieties (river rock vs. crushed stone) instantly

Project Visualization

See material coverage patterns and depth visualization for better project planning

Contractor-Grade Features

Access professional tools including: Bulk price breaks calculation | Delivery truck load estimates | Team collaboration features

What Professionals Say About Our Stone Calculator

Sarah, Landscaping Contractor's avatar

Sarah, Landscaping Contractor

Essential for accurate material estimates. Handles complex projects with multiple stone types effortlessly!

James, Hardscape Designer's avatar

James, Hardscape Designer

The depth adjustment and waste calculation features have saved thousands in material costs for our projects.

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Emma, DIY Homeowner

Made my backyard patio project stress-free. Calculated exactly how much flagstone I needed with perfect accuracy.