Gravel for a 12×15 area

2.22 cubic yards (3.1 tons)

of gravel for 180 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 12×15 foot area is 180 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 12×15 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in1.111.663
3 in1.672.394
4 in2.223.1125
6 in3.334.7187
8 in4.446.2249
12 in6.679.3374

How it’s worked out

  1. 15 × 12 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 60 cu ft.
  2. 60 ÷ 27 = 2.222 cu yd.
  3. 2.222 × 1.4 tons per yard = 3.11 tons.

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Gravel needed

2.22 cubic yards

About 3.27 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area180 sq ft
Cubic yards2.22
Order (with extra)2.33 cu yd
Tons3.27 (about $163)
50 lb bags131

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 12×15 area?
2.22 cubic yards (about 3.1 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 3.33 cubic yards (4.7 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 12×15?
About 3.1 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 12×15?
About 125 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 12×15 cost?
About $156 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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