COVERAGE FORMULAS
Sometimes defining the exact amount of material you need for your project can be hard. We have provided the following simple set of formulas to assist you in making an informed decision. If you need a little extra detail, no problem, give us a call, we will be happy to help!
For: Mulch, Rock, Soils
MULTIPLY length (feet) X width (feet) X depth (inches)
DIVIDE total by 324
MULTIPLY length (feet) X width (feet) X depth (feet)
DIVIDE total by 27
This is the total cubic yards coverage requirement
Approximately 65 square feet for 3-5” river rock
Approximately 80 square feet for 2” river rock
Approximately 100 square feet for 1” river rock
Volume quantity per ton
For: Cut Stone
4X4 120 Linear ft 45 Square ft
6X4 90 Linear ft 45 Square ft
8X4 60 Linear ft 45 Square ft
6X6 60 Linear ft 30 Square ft
6X8 45 Linear ft 20 Square ft
8X8 30 Linear ft 20 Square ft
Volume quantity per ton
For: Patio Stone
Approximately 130 Square Feet Per Ton (< 1.0”)
Approximately 100 Square Feet Per Ton (1.5”)
Approximately 70 Square Feet Per Ton (2-3”)
For: Mortar
1 Yard of Sand + 8 Bags of Cement = 280 Square Feet