Gravel for a 30×100 area

37.04 cubic yards (51.9 tons)

of gravel for 3000 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 30×100 foot area is 3000 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 30×100 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in18.5225.91038
3 in27.7838.91556
4 in37.0451.92075
6 in55.5677.83112
8 in74.07103.74149
12 in111.11155.66223

How it’s worked out

  1. 100 × 30 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 1,000 cu ft.
  2. 1,000 ÷ 27 = 37.037 cu yd.
  3. 37.037 × 1.4 tons per yard = 51.85 tons.

Change the numbers

Gravel needed

37.04 cubic yards

About 54.44 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area3,000 sq ft
Cubic yards37.04
Order (with extra)38.89 cu yd
Tons54.44 (about $2,722)
50 lb bags2178

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 30×100 area?
37.04 cubic yards (about 51.9 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 55.56 cubic yards (77.8 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 30×100?
About 51.9 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 30×100?
About 2075 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 30×100 cost?
About $2,593 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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