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Patio Gravel - Material Guide

Picking the right gravel for a patio gravel project? This guide covers the materials that fit best, how much you need, and what it costs delivered.

A solid patio gravel job comes down to three things: the right stone size, the right depth, and a base that drains. Get those right and the surface lasts 15 years before it needs a real top-up. Cut corners on any of them and you will be back out there with a rake inside two seasons. The numbers below come from real delivered jobs across our service area, not catalog specs.

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Best materials for patio gravel

Pea GravelPrice by ZIP
Pea GravelDecorative
  • Size1/4 - 3/8″
  • Density2800 lb/yd³
  • ColorTan / mixed
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Paver BasePrice by ZIP
Paver BaseConstruction & Base
  • Size0 - 1/4″
  • Density2800 lb/yd³
  • ColorGray
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Decomposed GranitePrice by ZIP
Decomposed GraniteDecorative4.7(3)
  • Size0 - 1/4″
  • Density3000 lb/yd³
  • ColorTan, gold
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#89 Crushed StonePrice by ZIP
#89 Crushed StoneCrushed Stone4.7(3)
  • Size3/8″
  • Density2600 lb/yd³
  • ColorGray
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What patio gravel needs in a material

The three specs above drive every other choice on a patio gravel job. Order the wrong size and the surface fails fast. Pick a material that drains the wrong way and you fight standing water or washouts. Get these right and the install steps below take care of the rest.

How to install patio gravel

  1. 1
    Frame and excavate

    Install edging and dig 6 inches deep with a 1 percent slope away from the house.

  2. 2
    Set the base

    Spread and compact 4 inches of paver base or crushed stone screenings.

  3. 3
    Add the surface

    Top with 2 inches of pea gravel or decomposed granite.

  4. 4
    Tamp and edge

    Light plate compact, then trim edges flush with the steel or paver border.

How much patio gravel material do you need

Project size3 inch depth4 inch depth
100 sq ft 0.9 cu yd / 1.3 tons 1.2 cu yd / 1.7 tons
300 sq ft 2.8 cu yd / 3.9 tons 3.7 cu yd / 5.2 tons
600 sq ft 5.6 cu yd / 7.8 tons 7.4 cu yd / 10.4 tons

Quantities above assume crushed stone at roughly 1.4 tons per cubic yard. Pea gravel and river rock run a bit lighter, decomposed granite a bit denser. Add 10 percent waste for irregular shapes and edge losses.

What patio gravel costs in 2026

RegionDelivered per tonTypical 300 sq ft project
Northeast $50 to $86 $175 to $301
Midwest $38 to $67 $133 to $235
South $36 to $65 $126 to $228
West $58 to $106 $203 to $371

Prices below are delivered per ton, full truck loads, 2026 service area pricing. Add 8 to 15 percent for half-loads under 12 tons and add fuel surcharges in volatile diesel markets. Bag drops and small-yard deliveries run higher per ton than the table shows.

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FAQ for patio gravel

What size gravel is best for a patio?
3/8 inch pea gravel or 1/4 inch screenings. Both pack down enough to hold chair legs without sinking.
Should patio gravel be over fabric?
Yes. Woven landscape fabric over a compacted screenings base keeps weeds down and the stone in place.
How much gravel for a 200 sq ft patio?
About 1.5 cubic yards or 2 tons at 4 inch finished depth, split between the base and the cap.
Will gravel patios hold furniture?
Yes. Furniture with wide feet or a fitted patio mat under the chair feet works best.
How do I keep weeds out of a gravel patio?
Woven fabric under the base, edging at the perimeter, and a 2 inch top-up of pea gravel every 3 to 5 years.
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