Gravel for a 24×30 area
8.89 cubic yards (12.4 tons)
of gravel for 720 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 24×30 foot area is 720 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 24×30 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 4.44 | 6.2 | 249 |
| 3 in | 6.67 | 9.3 | 374 |
| 4 in | 8.89 | 12.4 | 498 |
| 6 in | 13.33 | 18.7 | 747 |
| 8 in | 17.78 | 24.9 | 996 |
| 12 in | 26.67 | 37.3 | 1494 |
How it’s worked out
- 30 × 24 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 240 cu ft.
- 240 ÷ 27 = 8.889 cu yd.
- 8.889 × 1.4 tons per yard = 12.44 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 25×30 area
- 20×30 area
- 24×25 area
- 24×24 area
- 30×30 area
- 16×30 area
- 20×24 area
- 24×40 area
- 15×30 area
- 16×24 area
- 12×30 area
- 15×24 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 24×30 area?
- 8.89 cubic yards (about 12.4 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 13.33 cubic yards (18.7 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 24×30?
- About 12.4 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 24×30?
- About 498 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 24×30 cost?
- About $622 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.