Gravel for 2,750 Square Feet

How much gravel or mulch for 2,750 sq ft, by depth.

Covering 2,750 sq ft at 3 inches deep needs about 25.46 cubic yards of gravel (~35.6 tons).
DepthCubic yardsWeight (gravel)
2" 16.98 cu yd23.77 tons
3" 25.46 cu yd35.65 tons
4" 33.95 cu yd47.53 tons
6" 50.93 cu yd71.3 tons

Cubic yards suit bulk delivery; bagged material comes in 2 cu ft bags. Weight shown for gravel (~1.4 tons/yd); mulch is much lighter.

Have exact dimensions? Use the full Gravel & Mulch Calculator to enter length, width and depth.

Last reviewed: November 2026

Data sources: Standard volume and area formulas.

Disclaimer: Quantities are estimates from the area you entered; measure your actual space and add a waste allowance. Material and labor costs vary by region.

Frequently Asked Questions

At a 3-inch depth, about 25.46 cubic yards at 3 inches deep. Deeper coverage needs more — see the table for 2 to 6 inches.

Two inches for a top-up, three to four inches for a fresh path or mulch bed. The table shows the volume at each depth.