Calculators & formulas to help you get what you need.
Here are some simple calculators to determine how much product you will need. Or if you prefer, simply contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
Square & Rectangular Spaces
Rectangular Area
Cubic Yards
Circular Spaces
Circular Area
Cubic Yards
Linear Foot Calculator
Linear Foot Calculator
Tons
Wall stone
Wall stone
Tons
Tidbits
A ton of most loose stone products cover roughly 80 sq.ft., 3" deep.
A yard of soil covers 100 sq.ft., 3" deep.
Always figure compaction for areas over 6" deep. Compaction for sand and soil is about 15 to 20%. On most products a ton is equal to 75% of a cubic yard.
For other shapes or assistance, please fax, e-mail or bring a drawing to one of our locations.
Coverages
Generally speaking, we find the following coverages to be a good rule of thumb when determining how much material you need. However rock, stone and other products are natural, and vary in size - thus your actual coverage may vary.
Boulders
150 lbs
per Cubic feet
Chop Stone
4", 6", 8" & 10.5"
35-40 Square feet per ton
4"
100 Linear feet per ton
6"
80 Linear feet per ton
10"
40 Linear feet per ton
Soils
3" Deep
100 Square feet per ton
3" Deep
100 Square feet per yard
Compost/Mulch
3" Deep
108 Square feet per yard
Decorative Rock
3" Deep
80 Square feet per ton
4" Deep
60 Square feet per ton
8" Deep
30 Square feet per ton
Flagstone
Extra Thin
120 Square feet per ton
Thin
100 Square feet per ton
Thick
80 Square feet per ton
A Visual Perspective
Sometimes a photograph can assist you with understanding volume and sizes of our materials. Need help? Our staff is available to assist you in figuring how much material you will need. Simply contact us for assistance.
