Gravel for a 15×15 area
2.78 cubic yards (3.9 tons)
of gravel for 225 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 15×15 foot area is 225 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 15×15 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 1.39 | 1.9 | 78 |
| 3 in | 2.08 | 2.9 | 117 |
| 4 in | 2.78 | 3.9 | 156 |
| 6 in | 4.17 | 5.8 | 234 |
| 8 in | 5.56 | 7.8 | 312 |
| 12 in | 8.33 | 11.7 | 467 |
How it’s worked out
- 15 × 15 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 75 cu ft.
- 75 ÷ 27 = 2.778 cu yd.
- 2.778 × 1.4 tons per yard = 3.89 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 15×16 area
- 12×15 area
- 10×15 area
- 15×20 area
- 8×15 area
- 6×15 area
- 15×24 area
- 15×25 area
- 4×15 area
- 15×30 area
- 15×40 area
- 15×50 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 15×15 area?
- 2.78 cubic yards (about 3.9 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 4.17 cubic yards (5.8 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 15×15?
- About 3.9 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 15×15?
- About 156 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 15×15 cost?
- About $194 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.