Gravel for a 24×50 area

14.81 cubic yards (20.7 tons)

of gravel for 1200 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 24×50 foot area is 1200 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 24×50 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in7.4110.4415
3 in11.1115.6623
4 in14.8120.7830
6 in22.2231.11245
8 in29.6341.51660
12 in44.4462.22489

How it’s worked out

  1. 50 × 24 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 400 cu ft.
  2. 400 ÷ 27 = 14.815 cu yd.
  3. 14.815 × 1.4 tons per yard = 20.74 tons.

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Gravel needed

14.81 cubic yards

About 21.78 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area1,200 sq ft
Cubic yards14.81
Order (with extra)15.56 cu yd
Tons21.78 (about $1,089)
50 lb bags872

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 24×50 area?
14.81 cubic yards (about 20.7 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 22.22 cubic yards (31.1 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 24×50?
About 20.7 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 24×50?
About 830 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 24×50 cost?
About $1,037 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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