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Gravel for a 20×50 Driveway at 3 inches

A 20×50 driveway (1,000 sq ft) at 3 inches needs about 9.26 cubic yards of gravel — roughly $583. See the full breakdown.

You need

9.26 cu yd

Estimated material cost $583

Area

1,000 sq ft

Volume

250.0 cu ft

Weight

12.96 tons

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You need

9.26 cu yd

Estimated material cost $583

Area

1,000 sq ft

Volume

250.0 cu ft

Weight

12.96 tons

Material shopping list

Order about 9.26 cubic yards of gravel.
Budget about $583 before delivery, taxes, and labor.
Add 5–10% waste for uneven subgrade, cuts, settling, or spillage.

Formula & assumptions

Area = length x width. Volume = area x depth / 12. Cubic yards = cubic feet / 27. Cost = quantity x local unit price.

Default depth: 3 inches
Default price: $45 per ton
Weight factor: 1.4 tons per cubic yard

These assumptions make the estimate easy for search engines and AI answer tools to verify. Replace the default price with your supplier quote for a local estimate.

Based on $45 per ton national average. Enter your local price for an exact quote. Estimate only.