Gravel for a 6×25 area
1.85 cubic yards (2.6 tons)
of gravel for 150 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 6×25 foot area is 150 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 6×25 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 0.93 | 1.3 | 52 |
| 3 in | 1.39 | 1.9 | 78 |
| 4 in | 1.85 | 2.6 | 104 |
| 6 in | 2.78 | 3.9 | 156 |
| 8 in | 3.7 | 5.2 | 208 |
| 12 in | 5.56 | 7.8 | 312 |
How it’s worked out
- 25 × 6 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 50 cu ft.
- 50 ÷ 27 = 1.852 cu yd.
- 1.852 × 1.4 tons per yard = 2.59 tons.
Change the numbers
Other area sizes
- 6×24 area
- 6×20 area
- 6×30 area
- 4×25 area
- 8×25 area
- 6×16 area
- 6×15 area
- 6×12 area
- 6×10 area
- 6×40 area
- 10×25 area
- 6×8 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 6×25 area?
- 1.85 cubic yards (about 2.6 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 2.78 cubic yards (3.9 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 6×25?
- About 2.6 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 6×25?
- About 104 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 6×25 cost?
- About $130 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.