How Much Gravel Do You Need?
Calculate tons or cubic yards of gravel for driveways, walkways, and drainage. Includes cost estimate by gravel type.
Berechnung
Tonnen = Fläche (m²) × Stärke (m) × 1,5 (Schüttdichte). 50 m² bei 5 cm: 3,75 t. Lose Lieferung: 15-30 €/t. Zierkies (Marmor, Granit): 80-200 €/t. Unkrautvlies darunter: 1-3 €/m² — verhindert Unkraut und spart stundenlange Arbeit.
Arten
Splitt 2-5 mm: Wege (gute Verdichtung). Kies 8-16 mm: Drainage. Zierkies 16-32 mm: Beete, Vorgärten. In vielen deutschen Kommunen sind reine Schottergärten inzwischen verboten — begrünte Elemente sind Pflicht.
Gravel compacts by approximately 30% when properly tamped. If you need 4 inches of finished depth, spread 5.5 inches of loose gravel before compacting with a plate compactor. This is especially important for driveways where a solid, stable surface is critical.
