Gravel for a 15×60 area

11.11 cubic yards (15.6 tons)

of gravel for 900 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 15×60 foot area is 900 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 15×60 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in5.567.8312
3 in8.3311.7467
4 in11.1115.6623
6 in16.6723.3934
8 in22.2231.11245
12 in33.3346.71867

How it’s worked out

  1. 60 × 15 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 300 cu ft.
  2. 300 ÷ 27 = 11.111 cu yd.
  3. 11.111 × 1.4 tons per yard = 15.56 tons.

Change the numbers

Gravel needed

11.11 cubic yards

About 16.33 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area900 sq ft
Cubic yards11.11
Order (with extra)11.67 cu yd
Tons16.33 (about $817)
50 lb bags654

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 15×60 area?
11.11 cubic yards (about 15.6 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 16.67 cubic yards (23.3 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 15×60?
About 15.6 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 15×60?
About 623 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 15×60 cost?
About $778 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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