Gravel for a 6×100 area
7.41 cubic yards (10.4 tons)
of gravel for 600 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 6×100 foot area is 600 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 6×100 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 3.7 | 5.2 | 208 |
| 3 in | 5.56 | 7.8 | 312 |
| 4 in | 7.41 | 10.4 | 415 |
| 6 in | 11.11 | 15.6 | 623 |
| 8 in | 14.81 | 20.7 | 830 |
| 12 in | 22.22 | 31.1 | 1245 |
How it’s worked out
- 100 × 6 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 200 cu ft.
- 200 ÷ 27 = 7.407 cu yd.
- 7.407 × 1.4 tons per yard = 10.37 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 4×100 area
- 8×100 area
- 6×60 area
- 6×50 area
- 6×40 area
- 10×100 area
- 6×30 area
- 6×25 area
- 6×24 area
- 6×20 area
- 6×16 area
- 6×15 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 6×100 area?
- 7.41 cubic yards (about 10.4 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 11.11 cubic yards (15.6 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 6×100?
- About 10.4 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 6×100?
- About 415 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 6×100 cost?
- About $519 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.