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A square foot is a measure of area in 2-dimensional space while a yard is a m
easure of length in 1-dimensional space
. A yard is also used (in the building trade) as a short form for cubic yard which is a measure of volume in 3-dimensional space. In any case, t
hey measure different things and, according to basic principles of dimensional analysis, conversion from one to the other is not valid without some addition information.
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How many square feet are in a yard of gravel?
A "yard of gravel" is a measure of volume, not a measure of area. There are 27 cubic feet (3x3x3 feet) in a yard of gravel, or one cubic yard.
How much ground will 1 yard of gravel cover?
It depends how thick the gravel is being laid - at 4 inches thick, a cubic yard will cover 81 square feet.
How much gravel do you need to fill 100 square feet 3 inches deep?
1 square foot = 144 square inches, so 100 square ft = 14400 sq inches. Multiply be 3 = 43200 cubic inches. I believe gravel is normally sold by the cubic yard. 1 cubic yard = (36 in)3 = 46656 cubic inches. So 43200/46656 = 0.926 cubic yards
How big of a pile is 1 yard of gravel?
One cubic yard of gravel typically occupies a space of about 27 cubic feet. When piled, it generally forms a mound that's about 3 feet high and covers an area of roughly 9 square feet, depending on the shape and compaction of the pile. The exact dimensions can vary based on the size and shape of the gravel particles.
How many square feet are in a 3 square yard?
1 yard = 3 feet 1 square yard = 9 square feet 3 square yards = 27 square feet
