Aggregate & Gravel Calculator
Calculate aggregate, gravel, and sub-base material quantities. Includes compaction factors, material densities, weight calculations in tons, and truck load estimates for crushed stone, gravel, sand, and road base.
Finished compacted thickness
Density: 1800 kg/m³
Compaction factor: 1.2x
1600 kg/m³
×1.25
1800 kg/m³
×1.2
1600 kg/m³
×1.15
2100 kg/m³
×1.3
1900 kg/m³
×1.25
2000 kg/m³
×1.2
Enter dimensions and click Calculate to see material quantities
Notes:
- Loose volume accounts for material settlement after compaction
- Order 5-10% extra for wastage and edge losses
- Compaction requires proper equipment (roller, plate compactor)
- Sub-base typically 150-300mm, base course 100-200mm
- Verify material specifications with your supplier
ESTIMATION NOTICE
This calculator provides APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES for budgeting and planning purposes.
Please note:
• Results include standard wastage factors but actual waste may vary based on site conditions, workmanship, and material quality.
About This Calculator
The Aggregate & Gravel Calculator helps contractors and civil engineers estimate quantities for sub-base, road base, and fill materials across UAE and Gulf infrastructure projects. Calculate volumes in cubic meters and weights in tons for crushed stone, gravel, sand, and aggregate with compaction factors. Essential for road construction, parking areas, foundation beds, and landscaping projects in the Gulf region.
When to Use This Calculator
- Estimating sub-base materials for road construction
- Calculating gravel requirements for parking areas
- Planning aggregate deliveries with truck load estimates
- Preparing foundation bed and blinding layer quantities
- Specifying landscape aggregate for villa projects
How to Use This Calculator
Enter Area Dimensions
Input length and width of the area in meters, or total area in square meters.
Specify Layer Thickness
Enter required thickness: typically 150-300mm for sub-base, 75-100mm for blinding.
Select Material Type
Choose material: crushed stone, gravel, sand, or specific gradation (e.g., 0-40mm, 20-40mm).
Apply Compaction Factor
Enter compaction percentage (typically 15-25% for granular materials).
Calculate Results
Get loose volume, compacted volume, weight in tons, and truck loads required.
Typical Scenarios in UAE & Gulf Projects
A 500m road section (7m wide) requires 250mm crushed aggregate sub-base. The calculator estimates 875m³ compacted volume, 1,050m³ loose volume (20% compaction), 1,785 tons at 1.7 t/m³ density, requiring 89 truck loads at 20 tons each for delivery.
A 200m² villa parking area needs 150mm gravel sub-base plus 50mm sand blinding. Calculator determines 30m³ compacted gravel (51 tons) + 10m³ sand (16 tons), delivered in 4 truck loads with 25% compaction allowance.
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Last Updated: January 2026
Standards Reference: Aggregate specifications per ASTM C33 and BS EN 12620