Gravel for a 15×30 area
5.56 cubic yards (7.8 tons)
of gravel for 450 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 15×30 foot area is 450 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 15×30 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 2.78 | 3.9 | 156 |
| 3 in | 4.17 | 5.8 | 234 |
| 4 in | 5.56 | 7.8 | 312 |
| 6 in | 8.33 | 11.7 | 467 |
| 8 in | 11.11 | 15.6 | 623 |
| 12 in | 16.67 | 23.3 | 934 |
How it’s worked out
- 30 × 15 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 150 cu ft.
- 150 ÷ 27 = 5.556 cu yd.
- 5.556 × 1.4 tons per yard = 7.78 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 16×30 area
- 15×25 area
- 12×30 area
- 15×24 area
- 10×30 area
- 15×20 area
- 15×40 area
- 20×30 area
- 8×30 area
- 15×16 area
- 15×15 area
- 6×30 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 15×30 area?
- 5.56 cubic yards (about 7.8 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 8.33 cubic yards (11.7 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 15×30?
- About 7.8 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 15×30?
- About 312 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 15×30 cost?
- About $389 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.