How Do I Calculate How Much 

Material is needed?

Landscape material is often measured in
cubic yards. To find the number of cubic yards needed for your project follow the following steps for the area you want to fill or cover:

1. Measure the length (feet)

2. Measure the width (feet)

3. Measure the depth (feet)

4. Multiply length x width x depth

5. Divide the total above by 27

Example: You want to make a crushed stone sidewalk that is 50 feet long by 4 feet wide and 6 inches deep.

• Multiply 50 x 4 x .5 (1/2 foot) = 100

• Divide 100 by 27 = 3.7 cubic yards

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