Gravel Blog & Project Guides

Practical, no-nonsense gravel guides for Canadian projects — how much gravel you need, what it costs, how deep to lay it, and which type to buy. Every guide links to a free calculator so you can get exact numbers for your job.

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How Much Gravel Do I Need for a Driveway?Work out how much gravel a driveway needs — depth, layers, gravel type, tonnes, cubic yards and cost. Step-by-step Canadian guide with a free driveway calculator. Gravel Driveway Cost in CanadaWhat does a gravel driveway cost in Canada? Price per tonne, per cubic yard and per square foot, plus delivery, labour and a full cost-estimate example. How Many Tonnes of Gravel Are in a Cubic Yard?Convert cubic yards of gravel to tonnes. A cubic yard of gravel weighs about 1.1–1.5 tonnes — see the exact figures by gravel type, plus the conversion formula. How Much Does a Yard of Gravel Weigh?A cubic yard of gravel weighs about 2,400–3,400 lb (1.1–1.5 tonnes). See weights for pea gravel, river rock, crushed limestone, wet gravel and crusher run. Bulk Gravel vs Bagged Gravel: Which Is Cheaper?Bulk gravel is usually far cheaper than bagged once your project passes about one cubic yard. Compare cost, convenience and the break-even point. How Many Bags of Gravel Do I Need?Find how many bags of gravel you need by area and depth. Coverage for 0.5 ft³, 1 ft³, 25 kg and 50 lb bags, plus the bulk-vs-bag break-even point. Gravel Depth Guide: How Deep Should Gravel Be?How deep should gravel be? Recommended gravel depths for driveways, walkways, patios, garden beds, French drains and shed bases, in inches and centimetres. Crushed Stone vs Gravel: What's the Difference?Crushed stone is machine-crushed with sharp, angular edges; gravel is naturally rounded. Compare shape, compaction, drainage, driveway use and price. How Much Gravel Do I Need for a French Drain?Calculate French drain gravel by trench length, width and depth. Which gravel to use, how the perforated pipe affects volume, and a worked example. Best Gravel for Driveways in CanadaThe best gravel for Canadian driveways: crusher run, 3/4 inch clear stone, road base and limestone. What each layer needs, drainage tips and what to avoid. How Much Gravel Do I Need for a Shed Base?Work out the crushed gravel for a shed base. Recommended depth, a quick size-by-size table (8x8, 10x10, 10x12, 12x16) in cubic yards and tonnes, plus how far to extend the pad. How Much Area Does a Tonne of Gravel Cover?How much ground one tonne of gravel covers at common depths, in square feet and square metres, with a quick lookup table for 1, 2, 3 and 4 inch layers. How Much Gravel Do I Need Under a Concrete Slab?How thick the gravel base under a concrete slab should be, what stone to use, and a quick table of crushed-stone quantities for common slab sizes in cubic yards and tonnes. How Much Gravel Do I Need for a Fire Pit?How much gravel to put in the base of a fire pit and the surrounding area, what stone is safe around fire, and quick quantities for common fire-pit and patio sizes. How Much River Rock Do I Need?Calculate river rock for landscaping beds, borders and dry creek beds. Recommended depth by stone size, coverage per tonne, and a quick quantity table. How Much Gravel Do I Need for 1,000 Square Feet?How many cubic yards and tonnes of gravel cover 1,000 square feet at 2, 3 and 4 inches deep, with a quick depth table and the cost to expect. Types of Gravel: A Buyer's GuideThe main types of gravel — crusher run, 3/4 clear stone, pea gravel, river rock, limestone and more — what each is for, and how to choose for driveways, patios and drainage. Limestone vs Gravel: Which Should You Use?Crushed limestone vs gravel for driveways, patios and bases — how they differ in compaction, drainage, look, dust and cost, and when to pick each. How Much Does Gravel Cost in Canada?Gravel prices in Canada by the tonne, cubic yard and bag, plus delivery costs and what makes decorative stone more expensive — with a quick price table. How Much Gravel Do I Need for a Paver Patio?The crushed-stone base for a paver patio — how deep it should be, plus a size-by-size table of gravel quantities in cubic yards and tonnes and how much sand to add.

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Disclaimer: Our guides give general estimates for planning. Actual quantities, weights and prices vary with material, moisture, compaction, supplier and province. Always confirm with your local supplier.