Gravel base calculator
Estimate the compacted volume from area and depth.
Shopping estimate
Enter your measurements to see an estimate.
How it works
Estimate the compacted volume from area and depth. Enter density on the same basis as the depth, then use allowance for ordering.
Worked example
- Net area
- 20 m²
- Thickness or depth
- 10 cm
- Material density
- 1,700 kg/m³
- Waste allowance
- 10 %
Result 3,740 kg
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