Gravel for a 24×60 area
17.78 cubic yards (24.9 tons)
of gravel for 1440 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 24×60 foot area is 1440 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 24×60 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 8.89 | 12.4 | 498 |
| 3 in | 13.33 | 18.7 | 747 |
| 4 in | 17.78 | 24.9 | 996 |
| 6 in | 26.67 | 37.3 | 1494 |
| 8 in | 35.56 | 49.8 | 1992 |
| 12 in | 53.33 | 74.7 | 2987 |
How it’s worked out
- 60 × 24 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 480 cu ft.
- 480 ÷ 27 = 17.778 cu yd.
- 17.778 × 1.4 tons per yard = 24.89 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 25×60 area
- 20×60 area
- 24×50 area
- 30×60 area
- 16×60 area
- 24×40 area
- 15×60 area
- 12×60 area
- 24×30 area
- 10×60 area
- 24×25 area
- 24×24 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 24×60 area?
- 17.78 cubic yards (about 24.9 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 26.67 cubic yards (37.3 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 24×60?
- About 24.9 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 24×60?
- About 996 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 24×60 cost?
- About $1,244 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.