Gravel for 9,950 Square Feet

How much gravel or mulch for 9,950 sq ft, by depth.

Covering 9,950 sq ft at 3 inches deep needs about 92.13 cubic yards of gravel (~129 tons).
DepthCubic yardsWeight (gravel)
2" 61.42 cu yd85.99 tons
3" 92.13 cu yd128.98 tons
4" 122.84 cu yd171.98 tons
6" 184.26 cu yd257.96 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.

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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 92.13 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.