Gravel for a 25×50 area

15.43 cubic yards (21.6 tons)

of gravel for 1250 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 25×50 foot area is 1250 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 25×50 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in7.7210.8433
3 in11.5716.2649
4 in15.4321.6865
6 in23.1532.41297
8 in30.8643.21729
12 in46.364.82593

How it’s worked out

  1. 50 × 25 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 416.67 cu ft.
  2. 416.67 ÷ 27 = 15.432 cu yd.
  3. 15.432 × 1.4 tons per yard = 21.6 tons.

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Gravel needed

15.43 cubic yards

About 22.69 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area1,250 sq ft
Cubic yards15.43
Order (with extra)16.2 cu yd
Tons22.69 (about $1,134)
50 lb bags908

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 25×50 area?
15.43 cubic yards (about 21.6 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 23.15 cubic yards (32.4 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 25×50?
About 21.6 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 25×50?
About 865 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 25×50 cost?
About $1,080 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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