Gravel for a 25×25 area

7.72 cubic yards (10.8 tons)

of gravel for 625 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 25×25 foot area is 625 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 25×25 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in3.865.4217
3 in5.798.1325
4 in7.7210.8433
6 in11.5716.2649
8 in15.4321.6865
12 in23.1532.41297

How it’s worked out

  1. 25 × 25 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 208.33 cu ft.
  2. 208.33 ÷ 27 = 7.716 cu yd.
  3. 7.716 × 1.4 tons per yard = 10.8 tons.

Change the numbers

Gravel needed

7.72 cubic yards

About 11.34 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area625 sq ft
Cubic yards7.72
Order (with extra)8.1 cu yd
Tons11.34 (about $567)
50 lb bags454

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 25×25 area?
7.72 cubic yards (about 10.8 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 11.57 cubic yards (16.2 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 25×25?
About 10.8 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 25×25?
About 433 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 25×25 cost?
About $540 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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