Gravel for a 10×16 area

1.98 cubic yards (2.8 tons)

of gravel for 160 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 10×16 foot area is 160 square feet. Use 2 to 3 inches for a path or decorative cover, 4 inches for a patio, shed or slab base, and 6 to 8 inches (in layers) for a driveway or parking pad.

Gravel for 10×16 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in0.991.456
3 in1.482.183
4 in1.982.8111
6 in2.964.1166
8 in3.955.5222
12 in5.938.3332

How it’s worked out

  1. 16 × 10 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 53.33 cu ft.
  2. 53.33 ÷ 27 = 1.975 cu yd.
  3. 1.975 × 1.4 tons per yard = 2.77 tons.

Change the numbers

Gravel needed

1.98 cubic yards

About 2.9 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area160 sq ft
Cubic yards1.98
Order (with extra)2.07 cu yd
Tons2.9 (about $145)
50 lb bags117

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 10×16 area?
1.98 cubic yards (about 2.8 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 2.96 cubic yards (4.1 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 10×16?
About 2.8 tons at 4 inches, assuming 1.4 tons per cubic yard. Crushed stone with fines can weigh up to 1.5 tons a yard.
How many bags of gravel for 10×16?
About 111 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 10×16 cost?
About $138 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.

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