Highway Fuel Online Material Calculator and Quick Reference Guide

What is the Length (in feet)?
What is the Width (in feet)?
What is the Depth (in inches)?
                                        
         You will need   cubic yards     

 

 

Volume

1,728 cubic inches = 1 cubic foot

27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard

7.5 cubic yards = 1 unit

 

 

Area

 144 square inches = 1 square foot

9 square feet = 1 square yard

43,560 square feet = 1 acre

"How Much Will It Cover?"
 (bark, soils, mulch, gravel, chips, etc.)

Depth of material
1/2"
1"
2"
3"
4"
6"
12"		 Coverage per Cubic Yard
 = 640 square feet
 = 324 square feet
 = 162 square feet
 = 108 square feet
 = 81 square feet
 = 54 square feet
 = 27 square feet

For coverage rates on large aggregates,
bark nuggets, and natural stone,  please
 contact our staff and we’ll be happy to help.

 

Material Weights:

Product type
 Bark Mulch
Compost
Soils
Gravel
Sand
Chips

 Pounds per cubic yard

500-800

800-1,100

1,300-2,000

2,300-2,500

2,000-2,300

400-500

1 ton = 2,000 lbs.

Weights vary due to moisture content.

             
Please note: Our estimate planning tools are provided for your reference and convenience.
Highway Fuel is happy to help, please contact us for assistance.