Gravel for a 24×100 area
29.63 cubic yards (41.5 tons)
of gravel for 2400 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 24×100 foot area is 2400 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 24×100 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 14.81 | 20.7 | 830 |
| 3 in | 22.22 | 31.1 | 1245 |
| 4 in | 29.63 | 41.5 | 1660 |
| 6 in | 44.44 | 62.2 | 2489 |
| 8 in | 59.26 | 83 | 3319 |
| 12 in | 88.89 | 124.4 | 4978 |
How it’s worked out
- 100 × 24 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 800 cu ft.
- 800 ÷ 27 = 29.63 cu yd.
- 29.63 × 1.4 tons per yard = 41.48 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 25×100 area
- 20×100 area
- 30×100 area
- 16×100 area
- 15×100 area
- 24×60 area
- 12×100 area
- 24×50 area
- 10×100 area
- 24×40 area
- 8×100 area
- 40×100 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 24×100 area?
- 29.63 cubic yards (about 41.5 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 44.44 cubic yards (62.2 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 24×100?
- About 41.5 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 24×100?
- About 1660 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 24×100 cost?
- About $2,074 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.