Aggregate cost calculator
Work out the tons of aggregate for your area and depth, multiply by the price per ton and add delivery for the total cost.
Purchase quantity
1.68 t
Net measurement: 1 m³ · Waste 5 %
- Aggregate1.68 t · ₹58.80
- Delivery1 trip · ₹60.00
Indicative estimate: ₹118.80
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How it's calculated (visible formula)
tons = area × depth × (1 + waste) × density; cost = tons × price/ton + delivery
- Net geometric measurement, no waste.
- Adjustable waste % for cuts and breakage.
- Purchase rounded up to sellable units (boxes, bags, buckets, boards).
How to calculate it, step by step
- Work out the volume: area times depth.
- Convert volume to tons with the density of the chosen aggregate.
- Add 5% waste so you don't run short on the last pass.
- Multiply by your supplier's price per ton.
- Add delivery and any short-load or crane fee.
Worked example: 430 sq ft of road base at 4 in
- 430 sq ft × 4 in ≈ 5.3 yd³; +5% → 5.6 yd³
- 5.6 yd³ × 1.6 t/yd³ ≈ 8.8 tons
- 8.8 × $35/ton = $308 + $60 delivery
→ About $368 in total.
Common mistakes
- Comparing a price per yard with a price per ton without converting.
- Forgetting delivery or the short-load fee.
- Not ordering extra for material that compacts.
Pro tips
- Get prices with and without delivery — picking up at the quarry can pay off.
- Combine orders from nearby jobs to fill the truck.
- Check whether the price includes sales tax and fuel surcharge.
- Show spreading and compaction labor as a separate line in your quote.
From calculation to quote
Add labour, overhead and your margin, and generate the professional PDF.
FAQs
- Is aggregate sold by the yard or the ton?
- Quarries usually price by the ton; landscape yards often by the cubic yard. Convert before comparing.
- How much is a ton of gravel?
- It varies by region and size — enter your supplier's price.
- Is bulk cheaper than bags?
- From about 3–4 tons, bulk delivery usually beats bagged material.
- How much does gravel delivery cost?
- It depends on distance and truck size; many yards charge a flat fee within a radius.
- Is recycled aggregate cheaper?
- Usually, and it works for fill and non-structural bases.
- How do I price a gravel path?
- Material + delivery + fabric + edging + spreading labor, then add your margin.
Sources and standards
Maintained by Srikanta M · Formula v1.0.0 · Verified 2026-09-10 · Updated 2026-09-10 · Limits: quantity estimation, not structural design or site supervision.