Gravel for a 16×30 area
5.93 cubic yards (8.3 tons)
of gravel for 480 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 16×30 foot area is 480 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 16×30 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 2.96 | 4.1 | 166 |
| 3 in | 4.44 | 6.2 | 249 |
| 4 in | 5.93 | 8.3 | 332 |
| 6 in | 8.89 | 12.4 | 498 |
| 8 in | 11.85 | 16.6 | 664 |
| 12 in | 17.78 | 24.9 | 996 |
How it’s worked out
- 30 × 16 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 160 cu ft.
- 160 ÷ 27 = 5.926 cu yd.
- 5.926 × 1.4 tons per yard = 8.3 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 15×30 area
- 16×25 area
- 16×24 area
- 12×30 area
- 20×30 area
- 16×20 area
- 16×40 area
- 10×30 area
- 16×16 area
- 8×30 area
- 15×16 area
- 24×30 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 16×30 area?
- 5.93 cubic yards (about 8.3 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 8.89 cubic yards (12.4 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 16×30?
- About 8.3 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 16×30?
- About 332 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 16×30 cost?
- About $415 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.