1. Measure project area
Measure length × width of the stone area in feet.
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Enter project dimensions to calculate stone coverage area in square feet. Estimate flagstone, pavers, or natural stone material needs with cost estimation.
Use the Stone Calculator to measure project area in square feet and estimate stone material needs. Enter dimensions for patios, walkways, retaining walls, or garden paths. Calculate coverage for flagstone, pavers, river rock, or crushed stone with built-in cost estimation.
Choose a specialized calculator for your exact project — rooms, shapes, materials, outdoor areas, and unit conversions.
Stone is sold by weight (tons) or volume (cubic yards). Multiply area × depth in feet ÷ 27 for cubic yards. Decorative stone needs 2-3 inches depth. Walkway gravel needs 3-4 inches — for the path itself, see the driveway calculator, or use the landscaping calculator for full-yard plans.
Getting started
To calculate stone needs, measure length × width of the project area in feet. Choose stone depth: 2-3 inches for decorative, 3-4 inches for walkways, 4-6 inches for driveways. Multiply area × depth in feet ÷ 27 for cubic yards.
Measure length × width of the stone area in feet.
2-3 inches for decorative. 3-4 inches for walkways. 4-6 inches for driveways.
Cubic yards = (area × depth in feet) ÷ 27.
Quick reference
FAQ
Measure the area length and width in feet, multiply to get square feet. Stone coverage depends on the stone type and thickness. For flagstone, one ton covers about 80-100 sq ft at 1.5 inches thick.
One ton of flagstone covers 80-100 sq ft at 1-1.5 inches thick. A ton of river rock covers 50-75 sq ft at 2-3 inches deep. A ton of crushed gravel covers 80-100 sq ft at 2 inches deep.
Flagstone costs $3 to $7 per square foot for materials only. Installed flagstone patios cost $15 to $30 per square foot including base preparation, stone, and labor.
Measure the patio length and width in feet and multiply to get square footage. Add 10% for waste and cuts. For a 200 sq ft patio, order about 220 sq ft of stone.
For curved walkways, multiply the average width by the total length. For circular areas, use the circle calculator with the diameter. For irregular curves, split the path into straight sections.
Calculate the face area of the wall: height × length = square feet. A wall 3 feet tall and 20 feet long has 60 sq ft of face area. Natural stone for walls costs $10 to $25 per sq ft of face area.
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