Gravel for a 4×24 area

1.19 cubic yards (1.7 tons)

of gravel for 96 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 4×24 foot area is 96 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 4×24 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in0.590.834
3 in0.891.250
4 in1.191.767
6 in1.782.5100
8 in2.373.3133
12 in3.565200

How it’s worked out

  1. 24 × 4 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 32 cu ft.
  2. 32 ÷ 27 = 1.185 cu yd.
  3. 1.185 × 1.4 tons per yard = 1.66 tons.

Change the numbers

Gravel needed

1.19 cubic yards

About 1.74 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area96 sq ft
Cubic yards1.19
Order (with extra)1.24 cu yd
Tons1.74 (about $87)
50 lb bags70

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 4×24 area?
1.19 cubic yards (about 1.7 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 1.78 cubic yards (2.5 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 4×24?
About 1.7 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 4×24?
About 67 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 4×24 cost?
About $83 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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