Landscaping material calculators for Mississippi
Start with a quick quantity estimate, then check the calculator for your chosen material. Its page includes depth guidance, coverage charts, and job examples to help size the order.
Put in your job measurements
One cubic yard measures 3 x 3 x 3 feet. Bulk material is sold by that cube or by the ton, so ordering starts with turning your project area into the right unit. These tools make that conversion for 24 materials, using each product's actual weight per cubic yard. Shredded mulch runs about 600 lb per yard, while crusher run comes in at 3,000 lb per yard. The volume is identical, but the weight is five times greater. That is why a calculator matched to the material matters for tonnage.
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The calculation method
First find the area by multiplying the length and width in feet. Change the depth from inches to feet by dividing by 12, then multiply it by the area to get cubic feet. Divide that figure by 27 to get cubic yards, then multiply the yards by the material density for tons. That is the full calculation used for measurements provided by phone.
Tons = cubic yards × density (0.3 for mulch, up to 1.55 for riprap)
Area is easy to measure, but depth changes the order fast. A 10 x 10 patio at 2 inches takes half the stone required for that patio at 4 inches. If the depth is uncertain, review the project guidance on the material page first.
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These are the material values behind the calculators. Use the chart to weigh material options or review another yard's quote:
| Material | Weight per yd³ | Tons per yd³ | Typical depth | 1 yd³ covers at 3" | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driveway / walkway gravel | ≈ 2,800 lb | 1.40 | 2-4" (6" new drive) | 108 sq ft | Ton |
| Pea gravel (3/8") | ≈ 2,800 lb | 1.40 | 2-3" | 108 sq ft | Ton |
| Crushed stone #57 / 3/4" | ≈ 2,800 lb | 1.40 | 2-4" | 108 sq ft | Ton |
| Crusher run / road base | ≈ 3,000 lb | 1.50 | 4" compacted | 108 sq ft | Ton |
| River rock (1-3") | ≈ 2,700 lb | 1.35 | 2-4" by size | 108 sq ft | Ton |
| Mason / washed sand | ≈ 2,700 lb | 1.35 | 1-6" by use | 108 sq ft | Ton |
| Topsoil (screened) | ≈ 2,200 lb | 1.10 | 2-6" | 108 sq ft | Yard |
| Garden soil (blended) | ≈ 2,000 lb | 1.00 | 4-12" by bed | 108 sq ft | Yard |
| Fill dirt | ≈ 2,400 lb | 1.20 | as needed | 108 sq ft | Yard |
| Shredded mulch | ≈ 600 lb | 0.30 | 2-3" | 108 sq ft | Yard |
| RipRap / armor stone | ≈ 3,100 lb | 1.55 | 12"+ layers | n/a | Ton |
Match material to the work
- For a driveway or parking pad, put crusher run or road base down first, then use driveway gravel or #57 stone as the surface. Figure the two layers with separate calculators.
- For a soggy trench, standing water, or a French drain, use clean #57 or drain rock at a depth of 12 inches or more.
- In planting beds, put shredded mulch around plants. Use river rock where a border should stay in place without needing a refresh.
- For a bare or sparse lawn, spread 4 to 6 inches of screened topsoil before installing seed or sod.
- Use fill dirt to bring up a low spot or fill a hole, then reserve topsoil for only the upper 4 to 6 inches.
- Build a paver patio with compacted base and exactly 1 inch of bedding sand. The Paver Base and Paver Sand calculators calculate the layers separately.
- For playground fall areas, maintain pea gravel at 9 to 12 inches deep.
- Where a bank or shoreline is eroding, place riprap over fabric in layers of 12 inches or more.
From an estimate to delivery at your driveway
The materials listed above can be ordered from Mississippi Rock Supply. Delivery is free throughout Mississippi on every order, often within 2 business days. After calculating the amount, follow the calculator link to its product page and complete your order. If you prefer, call (601) 706-3281 with your dimensions, and we'll calculate the quantity with you.
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All 24 materials covered by these calculators are available with free delivery across Mississippi.