Gravel for a 4×12 area
0.59 cubic yards (0.8 tons)
of gravel for 48 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 4×12 foot area is 48 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 4×12 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 0.3 | 0.4 | 17 |
| 3 in | 0.44 | 0.6 | 25 |
| 4 in | 0.59 | 0.8 | 34 |
| 6 in | 0.89 | 1.2 | 50 |
| 8 in | 1.19 | 1.7 | 67 |
| 12 in | 1.78 | 2.5 | 100 |
How it’s worked out
- 12 × 4 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 16 cu ft.
- 16 ÷ 27 = 0.593 cu yd.
- 0.593 × 1.4 tons per yard = 0.83 tons.
Change the numbers
Other area sizes
- 4×10 area
- 4×15 area
- 4×8 area
- 4×16 area
- 4×6 area
- 6×12 area
- 4×4 area
- 4×20 area
- 4×24 area
- 8×12 area
- 4×25 area
- 4×30 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 4×12 area?
- 0.59 cubic yards (about 0.8 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 0.89 cubic yards (1.2 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 4×12?
- About 0.8 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 4×12?
- About 34 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 4×12 cost?
- About $41 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.