Landscape Rock Calculator
Construction & Home ImprovementCalculate the cubic yards, tons, and number of bags of decorative landscape rock needed to cover a yard or garden bed.
Cubic Yards Needed
Volume of landscape rock needed.
Tons Needed (approx.)
1.04
Approximate weight, using a generic landscape rock density of 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
50 Lb Bags Needed
41
Approximate number of standard 50 pound retail bags.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the landscape rock density an estimate?
Landscape rock covers many different rock types and sizes, from light lava rock to dense trap rock, and density can range from under 1 ton per cubic yard to nearly 2 tons per cubic yard. This calculator uses 1.4 tons per cubic yard, a commonly cited generic baseline, but check your specific product for a more precise figure on larger orders.
How many bags of landscape rock equal one cubic yard?
At 1.4 tons per cubic yard and 50 pound bags, about 56 bags make one cubic yard.
How deep should landscape rock be for ground cover?
A common range is 2 to 3 inches for decorative coverage over landscape fabric.
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