Gravel for a 12×16 area
2.37 cubic yards (3.3 tons)
of gravel for 192 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 12×16 foot area is 192 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 12×16 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 1.19 | 1.7 | 67 |
| 3 in | 1.78 | 2.5 | 100 |
| 4 in | 2.37 | 3.3 | 133 |
| 6 in | 3.56 | 5 | 200 |
| 8 in | 4.74 | 6.6 | 266 |
| 12 in | 7.11 | 10 | 399 |
How it’s worked out
- 16 × 12 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 64 cu ft.
- 64 ÷ 27 = 2.37 cu yd.
- 2.37 × 1.4 tons per yard = 3.32 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 12×15 area
- 10×16 area
- 12×12 area
- 12×20 area
- 15×16 area
- 8×16 area
- 16×16 area
- 10×12 area
- 6×16 area
- 8×12 area
- 12×24 area
- 12×25 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 12×16 area?
- 2.37 cubic yards (about 3.3 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 3.56 cubic yards (5 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 12×16?
- About 3.3 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 12×16?
- About 133 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 12×16 cost?
- About $166 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.