Gravel for a 4×25 area

1.23 cubic yards (1.7 tons)

of gravel for 100 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 4×25 foot area is 100 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 4×25 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in0.620.935
3 in0.931.352
4 in1.231.770
6 in1.852.6104
8 in2.473.5139
12 in3.75.2208

How it’s worked out

  1. 25 × 4 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 33.33 cu ft.
  2. 33.33 ÷ 27 = 1.235 cu yd.
  3. 1.235 × 1.4 tons per yard = 1.73 tons.

Change the numbers

Gravel needed

1.23 cubic yards

About 1.81 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area100 sq ft
Cubic yards1.23
Order (with extra)1.3 cu yd
Tons1.81 (about $91)
50 lb bags73

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 4×25 area?
1.23 cubic yards (about 1.7 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 1.85 cubic yards (2.6 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 4×25?
About 1.7 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 4×25?
About 70 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 4×25 cost?
About $86 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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