Gravel for a 16×60 area

11.85 cubic yards (16.6 tons)

of gravel for 960 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 16×60 foot area is 960 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 16×60 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in5.938.3332
3 in8.8912.4498
4 in11.8516.6664
6 in17.7824.9996
8 in23.733.21328
12 in35.5649.81992

How it’s worked out

  1. 60 × 16 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 320 cu ft.
  2. 320 ÷ 27 = 11.852 cu yd.
  3. 11.852 × 1.4 tons per yard = 16.59 tons.

Change the numbers

Gravel needed

11.85 cubic yards

About 17.42 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area960 sq ft
Cubic yards11.85
Order (with extra)12.44 cu yd
Tons17.42 (about $871)
50 lb bags697

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 16×60 area?
11.85 cubic yards (about 16.6 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 17.78 cubic yards (24.9 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 16×60?
About 16.6 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 16×60?
About 664 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 16×60 cost?
About $830 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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