Materials

Estimate tons of gravel or crushed stone needed for a rectangular area at a given depth and material density.

Estimate the washed drainage stone for a french drain trench in cubic yards and tons, subtracting the perforated pipe.

Estimate topsoil or fill dirt for a rectangular area in cubic yards and tons, with an optional allowance for settling.

Estimate the tons of hot-mix asphalt for a paving area from length, width, compacted thickness, and mix density.

Estimate crushed-stone base and bedding sand for a paver patio or walkway in cubic yards and tons, with a base compaction allowance.

Convert excavation bank volume into loose and compacted volumes with swell and shrink factors, and check the cut and fill balance.