Calculate compacted aggregate volume, an explicit loose-order allowance, and tons from the exact supplier density without a universal conversion.
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Measured placement dimensions, specified compacted depth, an explicit loose-volume allowance, supplier loose bulk density for the exact aggregate, and entered price per ton
Compacted geometric volume, entered loose order volume, supplier-basis tons, and scoped entered material cost
Calculate the compacted rectangular volume, apply only the entered loose-volume allowance, then multiply by the entered supplier density
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Cross-check measured compacted volume, an explicit loose-order allowance and supplier-provided bulk density without inventing a universal tons-per-yard conversion or pavement design.
Convert the designed depth into a supplier-basis quantity.
Measure the area, enter the specified compacted depth, and obtain exact aggregate density from the supplier.
Gets auditable tons/cost without treating the calculator as a section design.
Reconcile compacted placement volume with loose order units.
Enter the job-specific allowance and supplier density/order basis.
Can trace compacted cubic yards, loose cubic yards and tons separately.
Keep subgrade, drainage, gradation and compaction requirements visible.
Use the quantity check after obtaining a design/specification, then verify lift and field-control requirements.
Does not accept a generic aggregate type, depth or compaction claim.
Outputs and checklists are planning aids. Review the linked current authorities and the records, terms, instructions, and requirements that apply to your exact situation before a consequential decision.
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This is the measured in-place rectangular volume at the specified compacted depth, not a pavement or drainage section recommendation.
Compacted cubic yards = length × width × depth inches ÷ 12 ÷ 27Only the entered project/supplier allowance is applied; no universal compaction or swell factor is embedded.
Loose order cubic yards = compacted cubic yards × (1 + entered allowance% ÷ 100)The exact entered density keeps material, gradation, moisture and supplier order basis attached to the ton result.
Order tons = loose order cubic yards × supplier loose tons per cubic yardUpdated: August 2026
A homeowner enters the measured area and specified compacted depth, then uses the exact supplier density for the selected material.
A contractor compares compacted cubic yards with an explicit loose-order allowance and the supplier’s ton basis before checking delivery loads.
An owner uses the tool only after a section and aggregate specification address subgrade, drainage, lifts, moisture and compaction.
Use the supplier density for the exact material and order condition.
Obtain site-specific depth, gradation, drainage and compaction requirements first.
Measure the placement, obtain the compacted depth from the actual design, enter a deliberate loose-volume allowance, and use the supplier’s density for the exact aggregate, gradation, moisture and order basis.