| Path | Tons | 0.5 ft³ bags | Bag cost | Delivered | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 × 3 ft | 0.6 | 22 | $121 | $145 | Bags |
| 40 × 3 ft | 1.1 | 44 | $242 | $168 | Bulk |
| 30 × 4 ft | 1.1 | 44 | $242 | $168 | Bulk |
| 50 × 4 ft | 1.9 | 74 | $407 | $190 | Bulk |
Typical 2026 US prices used in the tables: 80 lb concrete $6.50, ready-mix $170/yd³ plus a $150 short-load fee under 4 yd³; gravel $5.50 per 0.5 ft³ bag or $45/ton + $100 delivery; mulch $4 per 2 ft³ bag or $40/yd³ + $75 delivery; topsoil $3.25 per 0.75 ft³ bag or $35/yd³ + $75 delivery. Change any of them in the calculators.
Use 2 in of pea gravel over landscape fabric for paths, and 3 in with edging for patios so it doesn’t migrate.