Gravel for a 10×20 area
2.47 cubic yards (3.5 tons)
of gravel for 200 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 10×20 foot area is 200 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 10×20 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 1.23 | 1.7 | 70 |
| 3 in | 1.85 | 2.6 | 104 |
| 4 in | 2.47 | 3.5 | 139 |
| 6 in | 3.7 | 5.2 | 208 |
| 8 in | 4.94 | 6.9 | 277 |
| 12 in | 7.41 | 10.4 | 415 |
How it’s worked out
- 20 × 10 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 66.67 cu ft.
- 66.67 ÷ 27 = 2.469 cu yd.
- 2.469 × 1.4 tons per yard = 3.46 tons.
Change the numbers
Other area sizes
- 8×20 area
- 10×16 area
- 10×24 area
- 12×20 area
- 10×15 area
- 10×25 area
- 6×20 area
- 10×12 area
- 10×10 area
- 10×30 area
- 15×20 area
- 4×20 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 10×20 area?
- 2.47 cubic yards (about 3.5 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 3.7 cubic yards (5.2 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 10×20?
- About 3.5 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 10×20?
- About 139 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 10×20 cost?
- About $173 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.