Gravel for a 12×12 area
1.78 cubic yards (2.5 tons)
of gravel for 144 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 12×12 foot area is 144 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 12×12 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 0.89 | 1.2 | 50 |
| 3 in | 1.33 | 1.9 | 75 |
| 4 in | 1.78 | 2.5 | 100 |
| 6 in | 2.67 | 3.7 | 150 |
| 8 in | 3.56 | 5 | 200 |
| 12 in | 5.33 | 7.5 | 299 |
How it’s worked out
- 12 × 12 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 48 cu ft.
- 48 ÷ 27 = 1.778 cu yd.
- 1.778 × 1.4 tons per yard = 2.49 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 10×12 area
- 12×15 area
- 8×12 area
- 12×16 area
- 6×12 area
- 4×12 area
- 12×20 area
- 12×24 area
- 12×25 area
- 12×30 area
- 12×40 area
- 12×50 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 12×12 area?
- 1.78 cubic yards (about 2.5 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 2.67 cubic yards (3.7 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 12×12?
- About 2.5 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 12×12?
- About 100 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 12×12 cost?
- About $124 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.