AR aggregate estimating

Measure ground. Order gravel with confidence.

GravelGauge turns camera boundaries and depth readings into cubic yards, tonnage, and truckloads—with material density and compaction assumptions kept in view.

Built for contractors, estimators, landscapers, and aggregate suppliers.

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Estimate output

18.6 yd³≈ 3 loads

Founder promises

An estimate you can inspect.

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Visible calculation assumptions

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Material-aware compaction factors

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No invented precision

From camera to quarry

One trace, five transparent calculations.

The pipeline preserves the geometry and material assumptions behind every result, so crews can review an estimate before placing an order.

area = ½ |Σ(xᵢyᵢ₊₁ − xᵢ₊₁yᵢ)|

tons = yd³ × (1 + compaction) × density

  1. Step 1

    Trace the boundary

    Tap around a driveway, trench, or pad while ARKit or ARCore raycasts each point onto the detected ground plane.

  2. Step 2

    Resolve irregular geometry

    GravelGauge projects captured points onto a best-fit reference plane and applies the Shoelace formula to calculate surface area.

  3. Step 3

    Integrate depth

    Use a uniform target depth or sampled LiDAR depth maps to estimate uneven excavations through volumetric integration.

    Flat surface

    Area × depth

    Uneven surface

    Depth grid sum

    Output

    Cubic yards

  4. Step 4

    Account for compaction

    Material-specific density and settling coefficients turn raw cubic yards into a practical quantity to order.

  5. Step 5

    Plan the delivery

    Convert order volume into US tons and whole truckloads using configurable hauling capacity.

Material intelligence

Gravel is not one generic coefficient.

Density and compaction vary by material. GravelGauge starts with practical ranges and lets paid users tune values to local quarry specifications.

Materialtons/yd³compact
5/8 in. crushed minus1.4218%
3/8 in. pea gravel1.325%
1-1/2 in. drain rock1.284%
Mason sand1.3810%
Screened topsoil1.1022%

Early access pricing

Start in the field. Upgrade when estimates become workflow.

Launch pricing is shown for planning and will be confirmed before billing begins.

Field

For testing straightforward measurements on one device.

$0 during beta

  • Camera boundary tracing
  • Uniform-depth estimates
  • Core material presets
  • Cubic yards and tonnage
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Questions before the first trace

Know what the number means.

Measure before the truck rolls

Turn the next site walk into an order-ready estimate.

Join GravelGauge early access and help shape camera tracing, quarry pricing, and delivery planning for real field work.

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