Gravel for 5,000 sq ft by depth
| Depth | Cu ft | Cu yd | Tons, gravel | Tons, crushed stone | 0.5 cu ft bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 833 | 30.9 | 43.8 | 46.3 | 1,667 |
| 3 in | 1,250 | 46.3 | 65.6 | 69.4 | 2,500 |
| 4 in | 1,667 | 61.7 | 87.5 | 92.6 | 3,334 |
| 6 in | 2,500 | 92.6 | 131 | 139 | 5,000 |
| 8 in | 3,333 | 123 | 175 | 185 | 6,667 |
| 12 in | 5,000 | 185 | 262 | 278 | 10,000 |
Gravel at 1.42 t/yd³ (Engineering ToolBox); crushed stone at 1.50 t/yd³ (Hello Gravel). No extra added.
Rochester Concrete Products' install guide adds 10% for compaction and uneven ground.
Working it out
5,000 sq ft × depth (in) ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = cubic yards
At 4 inches: 5,000 × 4 ÷ 12 = 1,666.7 cubic feet, ÷ 27 = 61.7 cubic yards. Multiply by the weight per cubic yard of your stone to get tons.
Common questions
How many yards of gravel for 5,000 sq ft at 3 inches?
46.3 cubic yards, about 65.6 tons.
How many bags of gravel for 5,000 sq ft?
At 2 inches deep, 1667 bags of 0.5 cu ft; at 4 inches, 3334.
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Sources
- https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/dirt-mud-densities-d_1727.html
- https://hellogravel.com/guides/2025-gravel-prices-per-ton-delivered-cost-calculator-and-regional-rates/
- https://www.doitbest.com/product/276837/
- https://rochestercp.com/resources/installation-manuals/installation-manual-vintage-6.pdf