Gravel for a 6×15 area

1.11 cubic yards (1.6 tons)

of gravel for 90 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 6×15 foot area is 90 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 6×15 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in0.560.832
3 in0.831.247
4 in1.111.663
6 in1.672.394
8 in2.223.1125
12 in3.334.7187

How it’s worked out

  1. 15 × 6 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 30 cu ft.
  2. 30 ÷ 27 = 1.111 cu yd.
  3. 1.111 × 1.4 tons per yard = 1.56 tons.

Change the numbers

Gravel needed

1.11 cubic yards

About 1.63 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area90 sq ft
Cubic yards1.11
Order (with extra)1.17 cu yd
Tons1.63 (about $82)
50 lb bags66

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 6×15 area?
1.11 cubic yards (about 1.6 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 1.67 cubic yards (2.3 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 6×15?
About 1.6 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 6×15?
About 63 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 6×15 cost?
About $78 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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