Start with visible area
Measure an existing driveway from satellite or enter verified dimensions when the exact length and width are known.
Gravel driveway estimator
Estimate gravel volume, tonnage, and installed price.
Driveway estimates need both volume and weight. YardMeasure converts the measured surface and depth into cubic yards and estimated tons, then helps carry the material plan into a customer estimate.
Plan yards and tons
Convert depth into cubic volume and approximate delivery weight using an adjustable material density and waste allowance.
Price more than stone
Build an estimate that can include excavation, geotextile, base preparation, grading, compaction, delivery, labor, and equipment.
Connected workflow
From driveway dimensions to a quote
- 01
Confirm the project boundary
Measure the driveway surface and note widening, turnarounds, aprons, curves, and sections with a different depth.
- 02
Choose the layer depth
Separate surface gravel from base material when the project uses more than one layer or aggregate type.
- 03
Verify density and delivery
Ask the supplier about tons per cubic yard, truck capacity, minimum loads, delivery fees, and product availability.
- 04
Build the installed estimate
Add site preparation, labor, equipment, compaction, drainage work, overhead, and customer-facing assumptions.
What to know
Why gravel estimates need on-site verification
The calculator uses a planning density, but actual weight changes with stone size, gradation, moisture, and compaction. Existing grade, soft areas, drainage, and required base thickness can change the quantity substantially.
Use satellite measurement for early planning and a faster first conversation. Verify elevations, access, utilities, drainage, thickness, and supplier specifications before finalizing the scope or ordering material.
Common questions
Questions contractors ask
Does YardMeasure calculate gravel in tons?
Yes. It estimates both cubic yards and tons using the selected density, which you can adjust for the product being ordered.
Can I measure an existing driveway online?
Yes. Search the address and outline the visible driveway, then open the gravel calculator with that measured area.
Does the estimate include labor and equipment?
The gravel calculator focuses on material planning. Send the result to the estimate builder to add labor, equipment, delivery, markup, tax, and terms.