Gravel for a 15×50 area
9.26 cubic yards (13 tons)
of gravel for 750 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 15×50 foot area is 750 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 15×50 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 4.63 | 6.5 | 260 |
| 3 in | 6.94 | 9.7 | 389 |
| 4 in | 9.26 | 13 | 519 |
| 6 in | 13.89 | 19.4 | 778 |
| 8 in | 18.52 | 25.9 | 1038 |
| 12 in | 27.78 | 38.9 | 1556 |
How it’s worked out
- 50 × 15 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 250 cu ft.
- 250 ÷ 27 = 9.259 cu yd.
- 9.259 × 1.4 tons per yard = 12.96 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 16×50 area
- 12×50 area
- 15×40 area
- 15×60 area
- 10×50 area
- 20×50 area
- 15×30 area
- 8×50 area
- 15×25 area
- 15×24 area
- 6×50 area
- 15×20 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 15×50 area?
- 9.26 cubic yards (about 13 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 13.89 cubic yards (19.4 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 15×50?
- About 13 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 15×50?
- About 519 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 15×50 cost?
- About $648 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.