How much crusher run 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 says to lay 4 to 6 inches of road base for a driveway, compacted in 2-inch lifts.
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
Select Sand & Gravel says crusher run and road base can reach 3,000 lb (1.5 tons) per cubic yard; Gravel Shop gives about 1.2 tons. The calculator starts at 1.5 tons so the order is not short. Published figures run from 1.2 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard.
HomeGuide puts crusher run at $24 to $34 per ton. 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 crusher run?
About 1.50 tons. Select Sand & Gravel says crusher run and road base can reach 3,000 lb (1.5 tons) per cubic yard; Gravel Shop gives about 1.2 tons. The calculator starts at 1.5 tons so the order is not short.
How much area does a ton of crusher run cover?
About 108 sq ft at 2 inches deep, or 72 sq ft at 3 inches.
How much does crusher run cost?
HomeGuide puts crusher run at $24 to $34 per ton. Delivery is often extra.
Sources
- https://selectsg.com/how-much-does-a-yard-of-crushed-stone-weigh/
- https://www.gravelshop.com/blog/crusher-run-what-is-it-9.asp
- https://homeguide.com/costs/gravel-prices
- https://hellogravel.com/products/road-base/