Gravel for a 100×100 area
123.46 cubic yards (172.8 tons)
of gravel for 10000 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 100×100 foot area is 10000 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 100×100 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 61.73 | 86.4 | 3457 |
| 3 in | 92.59 | 129.6 | 5186 |
| 4 in | 123.46 | 172.8 | 6914 |
| 6 in | 185.19 | 259.3 | 10371 |
| 8 in | 246.91 | 345.7 | 13828 |
| 12 in | 370.37 | 518.5 | 20741 |
How it’s worked out
- 100 × 100 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 3,333.33 cu ft.
- 3,333.33 ÷ 27 = 123.457 cu yd.
- 123.457 × 1.4 tons per yard = 172.84 tons.
Change the numbers
Other area sizes
- 60×100 area
- 50×100 area
- 40×100 area
- 30×100 area
- 25×100 area
- 24×100 area
- 20×100 area
- 16×100 area
- 15×100 area
- 12×100 area
- 10×100 area
- 8×100 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 100×100 area?
- 123.46 cubic yards (about 172.8 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 185.19 cubic yards (259.3 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 100×100?
- About 172.8 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 100×100?
- About 6914 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 100×100 cost?
- About $8,642 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.