French Drain Calculator

Rectangular trench prism for washed stone envelope; add pipe and fabric from accessory schedules.

Step 1: Units

Step 2

Enter project measurements

Use decimals if needed (e.g. 3.5).

Step 3

How to use this calculator

Bottom width, depth from invert to grade, and total trench length.

What the math is doing

Stone volume = length × width × depth.

Frequently asked questions

Outlet?

Daylight or dry well per code.

Socks?

Does not change gravel volume materially.

Slope?

Maintain positive flow to outlet.

Utilities?

Call 811 before digging.

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