Gravel for a 50×60 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 50×60 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 50×60 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 18.52 | 25.9 | 1038 |
| 3 in | 27.78 | 38.9 | 1556 |
| 4 in | 37.04 | 51.9 | 2075 |
| 6 in | 55.56 | 77.8 | 3112 |
| 8 in | 74.07 | 103.7 | 4149 |
| 12 in | 111.11 | 155.6 | 6223 |
How it’s worked out
- 60 × 50 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 1,000 cu ft.
- 1,000 ÷ 27 = 37.037 cu yd.
- 37.037 × 1.4 tons per yard = 51.85 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 50×50 area
- 40×60 area
- 60×60 area
- 40×50 area
- 30×60 area
- 25×60 area
- 30×50 area
- 24×60 area
- 25×50 area
- 20×60 area
- 24×50 area
- 20×50 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 50×60 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 50×60?
- 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 50×60?
- 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 50×60 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.