Gravel for a 8×60 area

5.93 cubic yards (8.3 tons)

of gravel for 480 sq ft at 4 inches deep. Add about 5% for compaction and spillage.

A 8×60 foot area is 480 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 8×60 by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons50 lb bags
2 in2.964.1166
3 in4.446.2249
4 in5.938.3332
6 in8.8912.4498
8 in11.8516.6664
12 in17.7824.9996

How it’s worked out

  1. 60 × 8 × 4 in ÷ 12 = 160 cu ft.
  2. 160 ÷ 27 = 5.926 cu yd.
  3. 5.926 × 1.4 tons per yard = 8.3 tons.

Change the numbers

Gravel needed

5.93 cubic yards

About 8.71 tons with 5% extra for compaction and spillage.

Area480 sq ft
Cubic yards5.93
Order (with extra)6.22 cu yd
Tons8.71 (about $436)
50 lb bags349

Other area sizes

Questions

How much gravel do I need for a 8×60 area?
5.93 cubic yards (about 8.3 tons) at 4 inches deep, and 8.89 cubic yards (12.4 tons) at 6 inches.
How many tons of gravel for 8×60?
About 8.3 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 8×60?
About 332 bags of 50 lb at 4 inches deep. Above a ton or so, bulk delivery is much cheaper.
How much does gravel for 8×60 cost?
About $415 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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