How much crushed stone you need
Cubic yards = length (ft) × width (ft) × depth (in) ÷ 12 ÷ 27. Tons = cubic yards × 1.50.
Example: a 10 × 10 ft area at 4 inches deep is 33.3 cubic feet, or 1.23 cubic yards. At 1.50 tons per cubic yard that is 1.85 tons, or 67 bags of 0.5 cu ft.
Hello Gravel suggests 3 to 4 inches of crushed stone for paths that carry heavier use.
How far one yard and one ton go
| Depth | 1 cubic yard covers | 1 ton covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 324 sq ft | 216 sq ft |
| 2 in | 162 sq ft | 108 sq ft |
| 3 in | 108 sq ft | 72 sq ft |
| 4 in | 81 sq ft | 54 sq ft |
| 6 in | 54 sq ft | 36 sq ft |
Ton figures use 1.50 tons per cubic yard.
Weight and price
Hello Gravel lists crushed stone at 1.5 tons per cubic yard, and HomeGuide says one cubic yard holds 1.4 to 1.5 tons of stone.
HomeGuide puts crushed stone at $10 to $50 per ton and $15 to $75 per cubic yard. The price box above starts at the middle of that range; type in your supplier's quote for a real number.
Common questions
How many tons are in a cubic yard of crushed stone?
About 1.50 tons. Hello Gravel lists crushed stone at 1.5 tons per cubic yard, and HomeGuide says one cubic yard holds 1.4 to 1.5 tons of stone.
How much area does a ton of crushed stone cover?
About 108 sq ft at 2 inches deep, or 72 sq ft at 3 inches.
How much does crushed stone cost?
HomeGuide puts crushed stone at $10 to $50 per ton and $15 to $75 per cubic yard. Delivery is often extra.
Sources
- https://hellogravel.com/guides/2025-gravel-prices-per-ton-delivered-cost-calculator-and-regional-rates/
- https://homeguide.com/costs/gravel-prices
- https://hellogravel.com/guides/how-much-aggregate-do-i-need-for-a-garden-path/