Gravel for a 16×16 area
3.16 cubic yards (4.4 tons)
of gravel for 256 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 16×16 foot area is 256 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 16×16 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 1.58 | 2.2 | 89 |
| 3 in | 2.37 | 3.3 | 133 |
| 4 in | 3.16 | 4.4 | 177 |
| 6 in | 4.74 | 6.6 | 266 |
| 8 in | 6.32 | 8.8 | 354 |
| 12 in | 9.48 | 13.3 | 531 |
How it’s worked out
- 16 × 16 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 85.33 cu ft.
- 85.33 ÷ 27 = 3.16 cu yd.
- 3.16 × 1.4 tons per yard = 4.42 tons.
Change the numbers
Other area sizes
- 15×16 area
- 12×16 area
- 16×20 area
- 10×16 area
- 8×16 area
- 16×24 area
- 16×25 area
- 6×16 area
- 4×16 area
- 16×30 area
- 16×40 area
- 16×50 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 16×16 area?
- 3.16 cubic yards (about 4.4 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 4.74 cubic yards (6.6 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 16×16?
- About 4.4 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 16×16?
- About 177 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 16×16 cost?
- About $221 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.