Are you wondering how much gravel or slate you will require for your project?
When it comes to a new gravel, slate or other aggregate surface, understanding what quantities you need is very important. Too few aggregates can lead to additional deliveries, which can waste time and money. Too many aggregates lead to wastage too.
How to calculate
Calculating an accurate estimate of how much gravel or aggregate you need for a driveway is simple with our gravel calculator. All you need to know is the desired length and width of the driveway, along with what gravel depth you need. You can get an estimate right now using the calculator above. If you would like a very rough estimate, take a look at our table below.
| Coverage Area | 3cm Depth | 4cm Depth | 5cm Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2 | 5 Poly Bags (100kg) | 5 Poly Bags (100kg) | 5 Poly Bags (100kg) |
| 5m2 | 1 Bulk Bag / 15 Poly Bags (800kg / 0.3t) | 1 Bulk Bag / 25 Poly Bags (800kg / 0.5t) | 1 Bulk Bag / 25 Poly Bags (800kg / 0.5t) |
| 10m2 | 1 Bulk Bag (800kg / 0.8t) | 1 Bulk Bag (800kg / 0.8t) | 2 Bulk Bags (1600kg / 1.7t) |
| 25m2 | 2 Bulk Bags (1600kg / 1.6t) | 3 Bulk Bags (2400kg / 2.4t) | 3 Bulk Bags (2400kg / 2.4t) |
Gravel & Slate Calculator FAQs
Calculating an estimate of how much gravel or aggregate you need for a driveway is simple with our gravel calculator. All you need to know is the desired length and width of the driveway, along with what gravel depth you need. You can get an estimate right now using the calculator above. If you would like a very rough estimate, take a look at our table below.
To calculate how much gravel you require for your garden, you must know the approximate area you are working with, and the desired depth. For gardens, this can be trickier as the shape may not be a simple square. We recommend extending this to make it a square, as it is better to order too many aggregates than too few.
You would usually lay a 10mm aggregate at a depth of 30-40mm, but on a driveway this would need to be at least 50mm. A 20mm aggregate would need to be at least 40-50mm deep, and at least 50-60mm on driveways. A larger aggregate will settle and bond together better than smaller ones. The depth you will need to select for your gravel or slate will always depend on the aggregate size and what the surface will be used for.
Our gravel calculator can be used for most gravel and aggregates featured on our website. The gravel calculator is not for use with Pebbledashing Aggregates, Resin Bonded Aggregates, cobbles and pebbles, and Rubber Chippings. If you would like to estimate how much of these aggregates you will need for your project, please contact us and we will be able to help you directly.
If you are ordering a large amount of gravel, aggregate or slate maybe you would like to discuss it with us on 01629 630 256, as there may be transport savings to be made on orders over 15 bulk bags, or on a loose tipped load of 10 tonnes or more.
