Gravel Driveway Calculator
A gravel driveway calculator helps estimate the quantity of gravel needed for driveway construction or renovation. It eliminates guesswork by calculating precise measurements based on driveway dimensions and desired gravel depth. This tool saves time and money by preventing material shortages or excess purchases, while ensuring proper project planning for homeowners and contractors alike.
Driveway Calculator
Calculation Formula
The formula used: (Length × Width × (Depth/12)) / 27 = Cubic Yards. Multiply by density to get weight. First convert depth inches to feet (divide by 12), calculate cubic feet volume, convert to cubic yards (divide by 27), then multiply by gravel density to determine total weight in pounds.
How to Use
1. Measure driveway length and width in feet. 2. Determine desired gravel depth in inches. 3. Enter values in respective fields. 4. Input gravel density (default 2835 lbs/yard³). 5. Click Calculate. The tool will display required cubic yards and total weight. Adjust measurements for irregular shapes by calculating sections separately. Always add 10-15% extra for compaction and waste.
Development Process
This calculator was created using HTML for structure, CSS for styling, and JavaScript for calculations. The interface was designed with responsive input fields and error handling. Formula implementation includes unit conversions and density calculations. Testing ensured accurate results matching manual calculations. FAQs were added based on common user queries about gravel estimation.