Job-Site Bulk Material Estimator
Cubic Yard Calculator
Accurately calculate cubic yards, cubic feet, tonnage, and purchase cost for gravel, mulch, topsoil, sand, and aggregate materials. Includes customizable waste margins for contractor accuracy.
Shape Layout:
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Recommended Order Quantity (Including +10% Waste)
3.26 yd³ (Cubic Yards)
Total Cubic Feet
88.0 ft³
27 ft³ per yard
Metric Volume
2.49 m³
Cubic Meters
Estimated Weight
4.40 US Tons
~8,800 lbs
Estimated Total Cost
$146.67
@ $45/yd³
Net theoretical volume: 2.96 yd³. Sub-grade unevenness and delivery settling justify a minimum 10% allowance.
Standard Material Depths in Construction
- • Mulch in flower beds: 2 to 3 inches (prevents weeds and locks moisture without choking roots).
- • Topsoil for new turf/lawn: 4 to 6 inches over existing soil sub-base.
- • Gravel patio sub-base: 4 inches of compacted crusher-run rock.
- • Driveway gravel surface: 6 to 8 inches of graded crushed stone.
Pouring Concrete Slabs or Posts?
If your project involves ready-mix cement trucks, 60-lb or 80-lb pre-mixed bags, sonotubes, or footing depths, use our specialized concrete volume estimator.