Gravel for a 4×16 area

0.79 cubic yards (1.1 tons)

of gravel for 64 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 4×16 foot area is 64 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 4×16 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in0.40.623
3 in0.590.834
4 in0.791.145
6 in1.191.767
8 in1.582.289
12 in2.373.3133

How it’s worked out

  1. 16 × 4 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 21.33 cu ft.
  2. 21.33 ÷ 27 = 0.79 cu yd.
  3. 0.79 × 1.4 tons per yard = 1.11 tons.

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Gravel needed

0.79 cubic yards

About 1.16 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area64 sq ft
Cubic yards0.79
Order (with extra)0.83 cu yd
Tons1.16 (about $58)
50 lb bags47

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 4×16 area?
0.79 cubic yards (about 1.1 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 1.19 cubic yards (1.7 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 4×16?
About 1.1 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 4×16?
About 45 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 4×16 cost?
About $55 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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