Gravel for a 8×15 area

1.48 cubic yards (2.1 tons)

of gravel for 120 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 8×15 foot area is 120 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 8×15 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in0.74142
3 in1.111.663
4 in1.482.183
6 in2.223.1125
8 in2.964.1166
12 in4.446.2249

How it’s worked out

  1. 15 × 8 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 40 cu ft.
  2. 40 ÷ 27 = 1.481 cu yd.
  3. 1.481 × 1.4 tons per yard = 2.07 tons.

Change the numbers

Gravel needed

1.48 cubic yards

About 2.18 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area120 sq ft
Cubic yards1.48
Order (with extra)1.56 cu yd
Tons2.18 (about $109)
50 lb bags88

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 8×15 area?
1.48 cubic yards (about 2.1 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 2.22 cubic yards (3.1 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 8×15?
About 2.1 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 8×15?
About 83 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 8×15 cost?
About $104 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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