Gravel for a 30×60 area

22.22 cubic yards (31.1 tons)

of gravel for 1800 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 30×60 foot area is 1800 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 30×60 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in11.1115.6623
3 in16.6723.3934
4 in22.2231.11245
6 in33.3346.71867
8 in44.4462.22489
12 in66.6793.33734

How it’s worked out

  1. 60 × 30 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 600 cu ft.
  2. 600 ÷ 27 = 22.222 cu yd.
  3. 22.222 × 1.4 tons per yard = 31.11 tons.

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Gravel needed

22.22 cubic yards

About 32.67 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area1,800 sq ft
Cubic yards22.22
Order (with extra)23.33 cu yd
Tons32.67 (about $1,633)
50 lb bags1307

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 30×60 area?
22.22 cubic yards (about 31.1 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 33.33 cubic yards (46.7 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 30×60?
About 31.1 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 30×60?
About 1245 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 30×60 cost?
About $1,556 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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