How Much Is 12 Tons of Gravel?
12 Tons of gravel is about 8.47 cubic yards. At 3 inches deep it covers about 914 sq ft. Convert any material below.
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12 Tons in cubic yards, by material
| Material | Cubic yards | Cubic feet |
|---|---|---|
| Gravel | 8.47 | 229 |
| Pea Gravel | 9.23 | 249 |
| Crushed Stone | 8.00 | 216 |
| River Rock | 8.57 | 231 |
| Crusher Run | 8.00 | 216 |
| Topsoil | 11.1 | 300 |
Weights per cubic yard are listed on each material page.
Area 12 tons of gravel covers
| Depth | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 2 in | 1,371 |
| 3 in | 914 |
| 4 in | 686 |
| 6 in | 457 |
What 12 tons of gravel costs
HomeGuide puts bulk gravel and crushed stone at $10 to $50 per ton, so 12 tons costs about $120 to $600 for the stone. Pea gravel runs $28 to $45 per ton, or $336 to $540. Delivery adds $10 to $25 per ton.
HomeGuide says a 10-wheel dump truck carries 12 to 20 tons, so this is about one truckload.
Common questions
How many yards is 12 tons of gravel?
About 8.47 cubic yards at 1.42 tons per cubic yard; crushed stone at 1.5 gives 8.00.
How much area does 12 tons of gravel cover?
About 1,371 sq ft at 2 inches or 686 sq ft at 4 inches.
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://selectsg.com/how-much-does-a-yard-of-crushed-stone-weigh/
- https://homeguide.com/costs/gravel-prices