Gravel for a 60×100 area
74.07 cubic yards (103.7 tons)
of gravel for 6000 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 60×100 foot area is 6000 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 60×100 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 37.04 | 51.9 | 2075 |
| 3 in | 55.56 | 77.8 | 3112 |
| 4 in | 74.07 | 103.7 | 4149 |
| 6 in | 111.11 | 155.6 | 6223 |
| 8 in | 148.15 | 207.4 | 8297 |
| 12 in | 222.22 | 311.1 | 12445 |
How it’s worked out
- 100 × 60 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 2,000 cu ft.
- 2,000 ÷ 27 = 74.074 cu yd.
- 74.074 × 1.4 tons per yard = 103.7 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 50×100 area
- 40×100 area
- 60×60 area
- 30×100 area
- 50×60 area
- 25×100 area
- 24×100 area
- 40×60 area
- 20×100 area
- 100×100 area
- 30×60 area
- 16×100 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 60×100 area?
- 74.07 cubic yards (about 103.7 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 111.11 cubic yards (155.6 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 60×100?
- About 103.7 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 60×100?
- About 4149 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 60×100 cost?
- About $5,185 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.