Landscaping material calculators for Wyoming

Bulk products are measured by cubic yard or ton. A cubic yard fills a 3 x 3 x 3 foot cube, and ordering requires translating the area and depth of your project into one of those units. These tools calculate quantities for 24 products using the actual weight assigned to each cubic yard. Shredded mulch comes in at about 600 lb for a yard, while crusher run comes in at 3,000 lb. The cube is identical, yet crusher run weighs five times more, so selecting the calculator for the actual material matters for tonnage.

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Calculation method

Start by finding the area, then account for depth to determine volume. Multiply the project length and width in feet, followed by its depth in feet, using inches divided by 12. The result is cubic feet. Divide it by 27 to find cubic yards, then use that material's density to determine tons. This is the full calculation used for quantity estimates.

An accurate area alone is not enough, since depth changes the quantity. A 10 x 10 patio at 2 inches takes half the stone required at 4 inches. If the needed depth is unclear, the material page identifies depths used for its intended projects.

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The calculator figures come from this reference chart. Use it to compare material types or review a quote from a different yard:

Choosing material for the project

• For a driveway project or parking area, place crusher run or road base below, then finish with driveway gravel or #57 stone. Figure each layer with its own calculator.
• Where water remains, such as in a soggy trench or French drain, use clean #57 or drain rock at 12 inches or greater depth.
• Put shredded mulch in areas with plants. For borders intended to stay in place without refreshing, use river rock.
• For a bare or sparse lawn, apply 4 to 6 inches of screened topsoil before seeding or laying sod.
• When filling a hole or building up grade, use fill dirt for the bulk. Reserve topsoil for only the upper 4 to 6 inches.
• A paver patio needs compacted base beneath exactly 1 inch of bedding sand. Use the Paver Base calculator for one layer and the Paver Sand calculator for the other.
• For playground fall zones, maintain pea gravel at a depth of 9 to 12 inches.
• For a washing-out bank or shoreline, install riprap over fabric in layers of 12 inches or more.

Turn an estimate into driveway delivery

Start with the calculation, then use its linked product page to place your order for Wyoming Rock Supply material. Delivery is free throughout Wyoming on every order, often within 2 business days. Prefer to go over the measurements by phone? Call (307) 207-5216, and we'll calculate the amount with you.

Common ordering questions