3/8″ Natural Pea Gravel
3/8″ Natural Pea Gravel is a durable, good-looking choice for driveways, paths, and landscape beds. Delivered in bulk with per-ton pricing and same or next-day delivery.
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Typical depths: paths 2 to 3 in, driveways/patios 4 to 6 in, drainage or backfill 12+ in.
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- Size3/8"
- Weight2800 lb/yd³
- ColorMixed earth
- Sold byton
About 3/8″ Natural Pea Gravel
Naturally rounded or screened for visual appeal, used wherever appearance matters as much as function: garden beds, paths, water features, dog runs, and exposed patio surfaces.
| Material | 3/8″ Natural Pea Gravel |
|---|---|
| Category | Decorative |
| Stone size | 3/8" |
| Weight | 2800 lb/yd³ |
| Color | Mixed earth |
| Sold by | the ton |
How much will you need?
One ton of 3/8″ Natural Pea Gravel covers roughly:
116 sq ftat 2" deep
77 sq ftat 3" deep
58 sq ftat 4" deep
Tons ↔ cubic yards for 3/8″ Natural Pea Gravel
1 cubic yard of 3/8″ Natural Pea Gravel weighs about 2,800 lb ≈ 1.4 tons. One ton covers roughly 0.71 cubic yards.
| Cubic yards → tons | Tons → cubic yards |
|---|---|
| 1 yd³ ≈ 1.4 tons | 2 tons ≈ 1.43 yd³ |
| 2 yd³ ≈ 2.8 tons | 5 tons ≈ 3.57 yd³ |
| 3 yd³ ≈ 4.2 tons | 10 tons ≈ 7.14 yd³ |
| 5 yd³ ≈ 7 tons | 20 tons ≈ 14.29 yd³ |
| 10 yd³ ≈ 14 tons |
Figures are approximate: moisture and compaction change weight.
How to install 3/8″ Natural Pea Gravel
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Edge the area
Steel, plastic, or stone edging keeps loose decorative gravel from migrating.
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Clear & level
Remove sod, grade flat, and lay landscape fabric to suppress weeds.
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Spread to depth
2-3" finished depth is standard, going deeper for dog runs or high-traffic paths.
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Top up annually
Pea gravel and river rock settle ~10-15% per year; plan one re-dressing each spring.
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Trent K. ·
Three tons for a path and a fire pit surround. Color is great, warm mix of browns and grays instead of flat gray. Just know this stuff does not lock in like crushed stone. It rolls underfoot and migrates without a good edging, and I ended up adding steel edging after the fact. Delivery was smooth, tight cul-de-sac turn and no issue.
Andre M. ·
Landscaper here. Used 6 tons on a client's casual patio and connecting walkway over a compacted base. The 3/8 pea gravel is small enough to walk comfortably on and settles in nicely after a soaking. The mixed earth tones photograph well for my portfolio, honestly. Load arrived in the window, driver backed in tight and kept the pile off the new sod.
Lorraine D. ·
Replaced bark mulch in the front beds with two tons of the natural pea gravel. Spreads with a rake in no time and looks clean around the boxwoods and the hostas. No more fading or replacing every spring. Weed fabric under it and a few months in, still tidy. Driver was friendly and placed the pile neatly at the curb like we asked.
Ashley P. ·
We put down 5 tons of pea gravel for a play area under the swing set. The rounded stones are smooth, no sharp edges, and the earth tone mix of tans and browns looks natural next to the lawn. It stays loose so it cushions falls, and it drains, so no more mud after rain. The driver called ahead and dropped it right where the tarp was.