Gravel for a 30×50 area
18.52 cubic yards (25.9 tons)
of gravel for 1500 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 30×50 foot area is 1500 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 30×50 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 9.26 | 13 | 519 |
| 3 in | 13.89 | 19.4 | 778 |
| 4 in | 18.52 | 25.9 | 1038 |
| 6 in | 27.78 | 38.9 | 1556 |
| 8 in | 37.04 | 51.9 | 2075 |
| 12 in | 55.56 | 77.8 | 3112 |
How it’s worked out
- 50 × 30 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 500 cu ft.
- 500 ÷ 27 = 18.519 cu yd.
- 18.519 × 1.4 tons per yard = 25.93 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 25×50 area
- 24×50 area
- 30×40 area
- 30×60 area
- 20×50 area
- 40×50 area
- 30×30 area
- 16×50 area
- 15×50 area
- 25×30 area
- 24×30 area
- 12×50 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 30×50 area?
- 18.52 cubic yards (about 25.9 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 27.78 cubic yards (38.9 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 30×50?
- About 25.9 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 30×50?
- About 1038 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 30×50 cost?
- About $1,296 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.