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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.

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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.

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What is stone coverage area?

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.

1 ft² = 144 in²1 ft1 ft (12 in)

Getting started

How to Calculate Stone Coverage

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.

1. Measure project area

Measure length × width of the stone area in feet.

2. Choose stone depth

2-3 inches for decorative. 3-4 inches for walkways. 4-6 inches for driveways.

3. Calculate volume

Cubic yards = (area × depth in feet) ÷ 27.

20 ft15 ft300 ft²300 ft² × $5 = $1,500

Quick reference

Reference

1 acre = 43,560 square feet
1 square yard = 9 square feet
1 square meter = 10.764 square feet
1 square inch = 0.00064516 square feet

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate stone coverage per square foot?

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.

How many square feet does a ton of stone cover?

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.

How much does flagstone cost per square foot?

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.

How do I calculate stone for a patio?

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.

How do I calculate stone for a curved walkway?

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.

How much stone do I need for a retaining wall?

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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