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10x10 Gravel Driveway Calculator

Covering 10' × 10' (100 sq ft) with 4" of gravel takes 1.36 cubic yards — about 1.90 tons — with 10% extra. A full 3-layer driveway build for 10x10 is 4.75 tons. Depths, layers, truck loads and fabric are below.

Quick answer

4" gravel
1.36 yd³
Weight @ 4"
1.90 tons
3-layer driveway (10")
4.75 tons
Tandem truck loads (15 t)
1
Geotextile fabric
13 sq yd
Est. gravel cost @ 4"
$83

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Material
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Waste Factor
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L = 10' 0"W = 10' 0"D = 4"
Cubic Yards
1.36yd³
incl. 10% waste · Bulk delivery: order 1.50 yd³
Cubic Feet
36.67ft³
Area
100.0sq ft
Weight
1.90tons
Weight
3,802lbs
Gravel bags needed
  • 0.5 cu ft bag (~50 lb) (0.5 ft³ yield)74

Gravel for 10x10 by depth

100 sq ft, 10% waste. Crushed stone ≈ 1.4 tons/yd³, ~$55/yd³ delivered.

DepthUseCubic yardsTonsTruck loadsBulk est.
2"Top dressing / refresh0.68 yd³0.951$41
4"Top layer (#57 stone)1.36 yd³1.901$83
6"New pad on firm soil2.04 yd³2.851$124
8"New driveway on soft soil2.72 yd³3.801$151

3-layer gravel driveway build for 10x10

The standard US build for a driveway that won’t rut: big stone base, mid-size stone, fines on top.

LayerDepthCubic yardsTons
#3 stone (1"–2½") base4"1.36 yd³1.90
#57 stone (¾"–1") middle4"1.36 yd³1.90
Crusher run / dense grade top2"0.68 yd³0.95
Total10"3.40 yd³4.75

How the math works

  1. Area: 10 ft × 10 ft = 100 sq ft
  2. Volume @ 4": 100 × (4 ÷ 12) = 33.33 cu ft
  3. Add 10%: 33.33 × 1.10 = 36.67 cu ft
  4. Cubic yards: 36.67 ÷ 27 = 1.36 yd³
  5. Tons: 1.36 × 1.4 = 1.90 tons
  6. Truck loads: 4.75 tons ÷ 15 tons per tandem = 1

Trade pro tips

  • At 4" deep, 10x10 takes 1.90 tons — a single dump truck delivery covers it.
  • Build in layers: 4" of #3 (2"–3") stone, 4" of #57, then 2" of crusher run / dense grade on top.
  • Lay non-woven geotextile over clay soil first — it stops stone from sinking.
  • Crown the driveway ½" per foot so water sheds to the sides.
  • Spread with a box blade and compact each layer before the next.

Frequently asked questions

How many tons of gravel do I need for a 10x10 driveway?

At 4" deep: 1.90 tons. At 6": 2.85 tons. A complete 3-layer driveway (4" #3 + 4" #57 + 2" crusher run) is 4.75 tons. All include 10% extra.

How many cubic yards of gravel for 10x10?

2": 0.68 yd³; 4": 1.36 yd³; 6": 2.04 yd³; 8": 2.72 yd³. 10x10 is 100 sq ft.

How many truck loads of gravel for a 10x10 driveway?

A tandem dump truck carries about 15 tons. 10x10 at 4" (1.90 t) is 1 load; the full 3-layer build (4.75 t) is 1 load.

How much does a 10x10 gravel driveway cost?

Stone alone at 4" is about $83 (~$55/yd³). A 3-layer build runs roughly $187 in material plus 13 sq yd of fabric; delivery and grading are extra.