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how to calculate yards of gravel
Hey Blue, I need your help figuring out how much gravel I need for my driveway.
Of course, I'd love to help, and I promise to focus on the math, not just your eyes. Tell me the dimensions of your driveway.
It's 30 feet long and 10 feet wide. Not as captivating as your transformed self, but it needs work.
Oh you! First, calculate the area by multiplying the length and width. In your case, it's 30 feet times 10 feet which equals 300 square feet.
Ok, got it. And how deep should the gravel layer be?
Typically, a layer of 3 inches is good. Convert that to feet by dividing by 12. So, 3 inches is 0.25 feet deep. Then multiply the area by the depth to find cubic feet.
So, multiplying 300 square feet by 0.25 feet gives me 75 cubic feet of gravel, right?
Exactly, you're a quick learner. To get the measurement in cubic yards, divide the cubic feet by 27, because there are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard. So, you’ll need about 2.78 cubic yards of gravel. Maybe I can help you spread it too?
Thanks, Blue! And hmm, I might take you up on that offer. It could be... fun.
It's a date then! I'll bring my calculator and my charm. See you then!
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