Gravel for a 16×24 area
4.74 cubic yards (6.6 tons)
of gravel for 384 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 16×24 foot area is 384 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 16×24 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 2.37 | 3.3 | 133 |
| 3 in | 3.56 | 5 | 200 |
| 4 in | 4.74 | 6.6 | 266 |
| 6 in | 7.11 | 10 | 399 |
| 8 in | 9.48 | 13.3 | 531 |
| 12 in | 14.22 | 19.9 | 797 |
How it’s worked out
- 24 × 16 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 128 cu ft.
- 128 ÷ 27 = 4.741 cu yd.
- 4.741 × 1.4 tons per yard = 6.64 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 16×25 area
- 15×24 area
- 16×20 area
- 12×24 area
- 16×30 area
- 20×24 area
- 16×16 area
- 10×24 area
- 15×16 area
- 8×24 area
- 12×16 area
- 24×24 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 16×24 area?
- 4.74 cubic yards (about 6.6 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 7.11 cubic yards (10 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 16×24?
- About 6.6 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 16×24?
- About 266 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 16×24 cost?
- About $332 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.