Gravel for a 6×40 area
2.96 cubic yards (4.1 tons)
of gravel for 240 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.
A 6×40 foot area is 240 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 6×40 by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | 50 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 1.48 | 2.1 | 83 |
| 3 in | 2.22 | 3.1 | 125 |
| 4 in | 2.96 | 4.1 | 166 |
| 6 in | 4.44 | 6.2 | 249 |
| 8 in | 5.93 | 8.3 | 332 |
| 12 in | 8.89 | 12.4 | 498 |
How it’s worked out
- 40 × 6 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 80 cu ft.
- 80 ÷ 27 = 2.963 cu yd.
- 2.963 × 1.4 tons per yard = 4.15 tons.
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Other area sizes
- 6×30 area
- 6×50 area
- 4×40 area
- 8×40 area
- 6×25 area
- 6×24 area
- 6×20 area
- 6×60 area
- 6×16 area
- 6×15 area
- 10×40 area
- 6×12 area
Questions
- How much gravel do I need for a 6×40 area?
- 2.96 cubic yards (about 4.1 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 4.44 cubic yards (6.2 tons) at 6 inches.
- How many tons of gravel for 6×40?
- About 4.1 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 6×40?
- About 166 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
- How much does gravel for 6×40 cost?
- About $207 at $50 a ton for a 4 inch layer, before delivery. Prices range from about $15 to $75 a ton depending on stone type.