Gravel for a 4×10 area
0.49 cubic yards (0.7 tons)
of gravel for 40 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 4×10 foot area is 40 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 4×10 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 0.25 | 0.3 | 14 |
| 3 in | 0.37 | 0.5 | 21 |
| 4 in | 0.49 | 0.7 | 28 |
| 6 in | 0.74 | 1 | 42 |
| 8 in | 0.99 | 1.4 | 56 |
| 12 in | 1.48 | 2.1 | 83 |
How it’s worked out
- 10 × 4 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 13.33 cu ft.
- 13.33 ÷ 27 = 0.494 cu yd.
- 0.494 × 1.4 tons per yard = 0.69 tons.
Change the numbers
Other area sizes
- 4×8 area
- 4×12 area
- 4×6 area
- 4×15 area
- 6×10 area
- 4×4 area
- 4×16 area
- 4×20 area
- 8×10 area
- 4×24 area
- 4×25 area
- 10×10 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 4×10 area?
- 0.49 cubic yards (about 0.7 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 0.74 cubic yards (1 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 4×10?
- About 0.7 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 4×10?
- About 28 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 4×10 cost?
- About $35 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.