Bulk Material Calculation
Building your project on budget starts with knowing how much material you're going to need. This page contains the fundamentals for estimating product quantity.
If you have any questions about estimating quantity please ask - we're happy to help!
Calculate Area
Start by measuring your project area, if it's a rectangle or square you'll need two sides: width and height to find the area. Area is shown in square feet, abbreviated as ft²
W x H = ft²
If it's a more complex shape, you may need to do some geometry.
Material Density
Gravel is heavy and dense. Wood mulch is light and fluffy. Weights are shown for each material we carry in the product catalog
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4 - 8 yd³ per load, depending on material density
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11,000lbs Max
Coverage by Cubic Yard
Most of our products are sold by the cubic yard, abbreviated as yd³. A cubic yard can cover an area at a certain depth. For example...
1 yd³ = 324ft² @ 1" deep
Materials larger than 1" will always cover less than 324ft² per yard.
Exceptions and Nuances
Stackable wall stone yields ft² of wall face per ton, based on stone size. Less wall face with larger stones.
Flagstone covers ft² of floor per ton, based on piece thickness. Less coverage with thicker stones.