Driveway base
Small driveway base layer.
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Crushed Concrete Calculator
Crushed concrete ordering usually starts with cubic yards, then converts to tons using the supplier's density.
Inputs
Results
Immediate estimateCrushed concrete to order6.9 tons5.11 cubic yards
Area360 sq ft
Base volume4.44 cu yd
Adjusted volume5.11 cu yd
Density1.35 tons/cu yd
Shopping list
- 6.9 tons Crushed concrete
Diagram
Aggregate layer
Area and compacted depth convert to cubic yards, then to tons by density.
- Length
- Width
- Compacted depth
How this calculator works
Estimate how many tons of crushed concrete to order for driveways, pads, walkways, and base layers.
Volume first
The calculator converts length, width, and compacted depth into cubic yards before applying compaction and waste allowances.
Density second
Tons are estimated from cubic yards and density. Supplier density can change with gradation and moisture.
Ordering caution
For tight sites or critical grades, confirm whether the supplier sells by ton, cubic yard, or truckload.
Volume
length x width x depth / 27Adjusted yards
volume x compaction and waste allowanceTons
adjusted cubic yards x tons per cubic yardAssumptions
- Depth: Depth is the target compacted depth.
- Density: Supplier density can vary by moisture, gradation, and recycled content.
Worked examples
Thin walkway
Shows the thin-layer note.
1.15 tonsCrushed concrete to orderFAQ
What density should I use?
The default is a planning value. Use the density from your material supplier when available.
Is the depth loose or compacted?
Enter the target compacted depth. The compaction allowance estimates additional loose material.
Does this include fabric or edging?
No. This is only the aggregate quantity.
Sources and review
- Concrete Prices and Cost Factors, The Concrete Network. Accessed 2026-07-16.
Reviewed 2026-07-16. Planning estimates only; confirm project-specific requirements.