Gravel for a 4×15 area

0.74 cubic yards (1 tons)

of gravel for 60 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 4×15 foot area is 60 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 4×15 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in0.370.521
3 in0.560.832
4 in0.74142
6 in1.111.663
8 in1.482.183
12 in2.223.1125

How it’s worked out

  1. 15 × 4 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 20 cu ft.
  2. 20 ÷ 27 = 0.741 cu yd.
  3. 0.741 × 1.4 tons per yard = 1.04 tons.

Change the numbers

Gravel needed

0.74 cubic yards

About 1.09 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area60 sq ft
Cubic yards0.74
Order (with extra)0.78 cu yd
Tons1.09 (about $54)
50 lb bags44

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 4×15 area?
0.74 cubic yards (about 1 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 1.11 cubic yards (1.6 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 4×15?
About 1 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 4×15?
About 42 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 4×15 cost?
About $52 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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