Gravel for a 15×25 area

4.63 cubic yards (6.5 tons)

of gravel for 375 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 15×25 foot area is 375 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 15×25 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in2.313.2130
3 in3.474.9195
4 in4.636.5260
6 in6.949.7389
8 in9.2613519
12 in13.8919.4778

How it’s worked out

  1. 25 × 15 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 125 cu ft.
  2. 125 ÷ 27 = 4.63 cu yd.
  3. 4.63 × 1.4 tons per yard = 6.48 tons.

Change the numbers

Gravel needed

4.63 cubic yards

About 6.81 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area375 sq ft
Cubic yards4.63
Order (with extra)4.86 cu yd
Tons6.81 (about $340)
50 lb bags273

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 15×25 area?
4.63 cubic yards (about 6.5 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 6.94 cubic yards (9.7 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 15×25?
About 6.5 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 15×25?
About 260 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 15×25 cost?
About $324 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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