Inputs
Unit system:
Areas
| # | Shape | Size | Second size | Direct area | Delete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total plan area | 0.00 ft² | ||||
Shapes: Rectangle (L×W), Circle (diameter), or enter a direct area. Leave irrelevant cells blank.
Layers / Lifts
| # | Material | Thickness | Compaction % | Waste % | Delete |
|---|
lb/ft³
Leave blank to use material library values.
short tons
yd³
$/ton
Pick a basis then enter rate to estimate cost.
Results
Total plan area0.00 ft²
Total compacted volume0.000 yd³
Loose volume to order0.000 yd³
Estimated total weight0.00 short tons
Estimated truckloads (by weight)0.0
Estimated truckloads (by volume)0.0
Estimated cost0.00
Per-layer breakdown
| # | Material | Thk | Comp% | Waste% | VolC | VolL | Weight |
|---|
Example data table
| Material | Density (lb/ft³) | Density (kg/m³) | Typical compaction allowance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crushed stone base (DGA) | 140–150 | 2240–2400 | 8–12% |
| Gravel | 95–110 | 1520–1760 | 5–10% |
| Crusher run | 135–145 | 2160–2320 | 8–12% |
| Recycled concrete | 120–130 | 1920–2080 | 8–12% |
| Decomposed granite | 100–115 | 1600–1840 | 5–10% |
Values are indicative; verify supplier specifications for precise densities and compaction behavior.
Formulas used
- Rectangle area: L × W
- Circle area: π × (D/2)²
- Compacted volume (per layer): TotalArea × Thickness
- Loose volume: CompactedVolume × (1 + Compaction%) × (1 + Waste%)
- Weight: LooseVolume × Density
- Truckloads by weight: Weight ÷ TruckCapacityWeight
- Truckloads by volume: LooseVolume ÷ TruckCapacityVolume
- Cost (weight basis): Weight × Rate; Cost (volume basis): LooseVolume × Rate
How to use
- Select your preferred unit system.
- Add areas. Use shapes or type an area directly.
- Add layers with thickness, material, compaction, and waste percentages.
- Optionally set density override, truck capacities, and cost basis.
- Click Calculate, then export CSV or PDF if needed.
FAQs
Compaction shrinks volume after placement; waste covers handling losses. The calculator inflates compacted volume by both percentages to suggest loose material to order.
Pick a material close to your spec. If your supplier provides a specific value, use the density override for the most accurate weight and truckload estimation.
Outputs follow the selected unit system. Compacted and loose volumes display in yd³ for US units or m³ for metric units, with all conversions handled automatically.
Yes. Add multiple layers with different thicknesses and materials. The tool sums volumes and weights across all lifts for a single total.
Both are shown. Use whichever constraint applies in your region or contract. Adjust capacities to match your hauler’s limits.