Gravel for a 25×50 area
15.43 cubic yards (21.6 tons)
of gravel for 1250 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 25×50 foot area is 1250 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 25×50 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 7.72 | 10.8 | 433 |
| 3 in | 11.57 | 16.2 | 649 |
| 4 in | 15.43 | 21.6 | 865 |
| 6 in | 23.15 | 32.4 | 1297 |
| 8 in | 30.86 | 43.2 | 1729 |
| 12 in | 46.3 | 64.8 | 2593 |
How it’s worked out
- 50 × 25 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 416.67 cu ft.
- 416.67 ÷ 27 = 15.432 cu yd.
- 15.432 × 1.4 tons per yard = 21.6 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 24×50 area
- 20×50 area
- 25×40 area
- 25×60 area
- 30×50 area
- 16×50 area
- 15×50 area
- 25×30 area
- 25×25 area
- 12×50 area
- 24×25 area
- 10×50 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 25×50 area?
- 15.43 cubic yards (about 21.6 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 23.15 cubic yards (32.4 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 25×50?
- About 21.6 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 25×50?
- About 865 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 25×50 cost?
- About $1,080 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.