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Every GravelGenie guide in one place: how much gravel you need, what it costs, and which stone to choose. Each one links to a live calculator so you can go from reading to ordering.
How much do you need?
Formulas, depths, coverage and projects so you order once, correctly.
How Much Gravel Do I Need? The simple formula to work out how much gravel you need, plus depth guidance by project and a coverage chart for tons and cubic yards. How Much Does a Ton of Gravel Cover? Gravel coverage chart: square feet per ton and per cubic yard at 2–6 inch depths, by material, with the fast arithmetic and project-size tonnage table. How Much Is a Ton of Gravel? A ton of gravel explained: what it weighs, how many cubic yards it is, what it costs ($15–$75), how much ground it covers, and how many tons your project needs. Gravel for a French Drain How much gravel a French drain needs (per-foot tonnage table), why washed #57 is the only right stone, plus trench sizing, fabric and pipe basics. How Much Mulch Do I Need? Work out how much mulch you need: the simple formula, how many 2 ft³ bags are in a yard, depth by bed type, and a coverage chart.
What it costs
Per ton, per yard, per tonne: prices, delivery and budgets.
Gravel Cost Per Ton: What to Budget in 2026 What gravel costs per ton and per yard in 2026: by type, plus delivery, spreading and money-saving tips. Real price ranges you can budget with. Gravel Cost Per Cubic Yard What a cubic yard of gravel costs in 2026 by type ($20–$105), how many tons and bags are in a yard, coverage per yard, and delivery math explained. Bulk vs Bagged Gravel Bulk vs bagged gravel compared: real price multiples (3–6×), the break-even order size, bags per yard and ton, and when bags actually make sense. Crush and Run Gravel Cost Per Ton Crush and run (crusher run) gravel prices per ton and per yard in 2026, delivered and spread costs, driveway budgets, and how many tons to order. 21A vs 21B Gravel What 21A and 21B gravel are (dense-graded crush-and-run blends), how they differ in fines and use, what they cost per ton in 2026, and driveway quantities. Crushed Stone & Aggregate Prices Per Ton Crushed stone and construction aggregate prices per ton in 2026: #57, limestone, riprap, sand and recycled concrete, with cost factors and project budgets. Gravel Cost Per Tonne and Cubic Meter Metric gravel math: cost per tonne and per cubic meter, tonnes per m³ (~1.6), coverage per square meter, bulk bag counts and the tonne-vs-ton difference.
Which material
Stone grades, types and mulches explained.
Gravel Sizes & Types Explained A clear gravel size chart and type guide: #1 to #57, pea gravel, crushed stone and river rock, what each one is for and how to choose. Types of Mulch Explained Compare mulch types (shredded wood, bark, rubber, straw and compost) with their look, lifespan, cost and best use, plus how deep to apply.
Calculators
The tools the guides keep pointing at.