Gravel for a 16×25 area

4.94 cubic yards (6.9 tons)

of gravel for 400 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 16×25 foot area is 400 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 16×25 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in2.473.5139
3 in3.75.2208
4 in4.946.9277
6 in7.4110.4415
8 in9.8813.8554
12 in14.8120.7830

How it’s worked out

  1. 25 × 16 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 133.33 cu ft.
  2. 133.33 ÷ 27 = 4.938 cu yd.
  3. 4.938 × 1.4 tons per yard = 6.91 tons.

Change the numbers

Gravel needed

4.94 cubic yards

About 7.26 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area400 sq ft
Cubic yards4.94
Order (with extra)5.19 cu yd
Tons7.26 (about $363)
50 lb bags291

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 16×25 area?
4.94 cubic yards (about 6.9 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 7.41 cubic yards (10.4 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 16×25?
About 6.9 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 16×25?
About 277 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 16×25 cost?
About $346 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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