Gravel for a 24×24 area
7.11 cubic yards (10 tons)
of gravel for 576 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 24×24 foot area is 576 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 24×24 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 3.56 | 5 | 200 |
| 3 in | 5.33 | 7.5 | 299 |
| 4 in | 7.11 | 10 | 399 |
| 6 in | 10.67 | 14.9 | 598 |
| 8 in | 14.22 | 19.9 | 797 |
| 12 in | 21.33 | 29.9 | 1195 |
How it’s worked out
- 24 × 24 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 192 cu ft.
- 192 ÷ 27 = 7.111 cu yd.
- 7.111 × 1.4 tons per yard = 9.96 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 24×25 area
- 20×24 area
- 24×30 area
- 16×24 area
- 15×24 area
- 12×24 area
- 10×24 area
- 8×24 area
- 24×40 area
- 6×24 area
- 4×24 area
- 24×50 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 24×24 area?
- 7.11 cubic yards (about 10 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 10.67 cubic yards (14.9 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 24×24?
- About 10 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 24×24?
- About 399 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 24×24 cost?
- About $498 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.