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Bulk Material Calculator.
Convert an area and a depth into volume and mass for gravel, sand, topsoil, mulch or a density you enter.
Preset densities are typical loose values: gravel and sand 1,600, topsoil 1,250, mulch 400, crushed stone 1,700. Local arithmetic only. This is a quantity or geometry estimate, not a code check and not a substitute for a licensed professional.
- Volume
- 2 m³
- Volume
- 2.615901 yd³
- Mass
- 3,200 kg
- Tonnes
- 3.2 t
- Short tons
- 3.527396 tons
Volume is length × width × depth. Mass uses a typical loose density for the preset, or the density you enter. A short ton is 2,000 pounds.
How to use Bulk Material Calculator
Enter the length, width and depth, then pick a material or a custom density in kilograms per cubic metre.
How it works
Convert an area and a depth into volume and mass for gravel, sand, topsoil, mulch or a density you enter. Preset densities are typical loose values: gravel and sand 1,600, topsoil 1,250, mulch 400, crushed stone 1,700. Local arithmetic only. This is a quantity or geometry estimate, not a code check and not a substitute for a licensed professional.
Example
A 5 m × 4 m bed, 100 mm deep, at 1,600 kg/m³.
Questions about Bulk Material Calculator
Is Bulk Material Calculator free, and do I need an account?
Yes. This tool is free to use in your browser without an account. Processing takes place on your device.
What are the limits and what should I check?
Preset densities are typical loose values: gravel and sand 1,600, topsoil 1,250, mulch 400, crushed stone 1,700. Local arithmetic only. This is a quantity or geometry estimate, not a code check and not a substitute for a licensed professional. Review the result before using it in your work.
Is my input sent to a server?
Your input is processed in your browser and is not uploaded by this tool. Files and pasted text are cleared when the page is refreshed. Normal website requests are still required to load the page and its libraries. Read the privacy explanation.