How many cubic yards is a ton of Pea Gravel?
1 ton of Pea Gravel ≈ 0.77 cubic yards; 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.3 tons.
That is our own figure for Pea Gravel as we sell it, from our catalog. Wet material weighs more.
Pea Gravel: tons and cubic yards
| Amount | Tons of Pea Gravel → cubic yards | Cubic yards of Pea Gravel → tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 ton ≈ 0.77 yd³ | 1 yd³ ≈ 1.3 tons |
| 5 | 5 tons ≈ 3.85 yd³ | 5 yd³ ≈ 6.5 tons |
| 10 | 10 tons ≈ 7.69 yd³ | 10 yd³ ≈ 13 tons |
| 15 | 15 tons ≈ 11.54 yd³ | 15 yd³ ≈ 19.5 tons |
| 20 | 20 tons ≈ 15.38 yd³ | 20 yd³ ≈ 26 tons |
Worked examples for Pea Gravel
Decorative groundcover in beds
You are quoted 10 tons of Pea Gravel for this job. At 1.3 tons a yard, 10 tons fill about 7.69 cubic yards (10 ÷ 1.3).
Patio and pathway surfacing
You measured the job at 6 cubic yards of Pea Gravel. At 1.3 tons a yard, that is about 7.8 tons (6 × 1.3).
About Pea Gravel
Small rounded stone, right around 3/8 inch, washed and free of fines. It drains well and it looks good in a bed or a path. Being round, it does not lock together, so it needs an edge to hold it in place.
What Pea Gravel is used for
- Decorative groundcover in beds
- Patio and pathway surfacing
- Dog run and pen surfacing
- Pipe bedding on utility lines
- Dry creek beds and drainage channels
- Drainage around pool decks