Gravel for a 25×60 area

18.52 cubic yards (25.9 tons)

of gravel for 1500 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 25×60 foot area is 1500 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 25×60 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in9.2613519
3 in13.8919.4778
4 in18.5225.91038
6 in27.7838.91556
8 in37.0451.92075
12 in55.5677.83112

How it’s worked out

  1. 60 × 25 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 500 cu ft.
  2. 500 ÷ 27 = 18.519 cu yd.
  3. 18.519 × 1.4 tons per yard = 25.93 tons.

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Gravel needed

18.52 cubic yards

About 27.22 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area1,500 sq ft
Cubic yards18.52
Order (with extra)19.44 cu yd
Tons27.22 (about $1,361)
50 lb bags1089

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 25×60 area?
18.52 cubic yards (about 25.9 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 27.78 cubic yards (38.9 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 25×60?
About 25.9 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 25×60?
About 1038 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 25×60 cost?
About $1,296 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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