How Much Stone Do I Need To Cover An Area?

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For most purposes,

about 2 inches of material will

be adequate. If you’re using materials that are themselves larger than 2 inches, then the depth will probably be the size of the rocks, that is, you’ll just want one layer of 3-8 inch rocks.

How do I calculate how much rock I need?

Length in feet x Width in feet x Depth in feet (inches divided by 12). Take

the total and divide by 21.6

(the amount of cubic feet in a ton). The final figure will be the estimated amount of tons required.

How do you calculate landscaping stone?

  1. Measure Length and Width (in feet)
  2. Length x Width = square feet.
  3. Determine desired depth of material (see recommended depths and chart below)
  4. Square feet divided by sq. …
  5. Example: A rectangular area 16 feet long by 10 feet wide and you want 4 inches deep of stone.
  6. Calculations:
  7. 16 x 10 = 160 square feet.

How do I calculate how much rock I need per square foot?

Material Coverage Conversion Chart 2” – 4” rock coverage

60 sq. ft

. per ton
4” – 8 ” rock coverage 40 sq. ft. per ton 4” strip stone coverage 55 sq. ft. per ton 8” wall rock coverage 20 sq. ft. per ton

How many square feet does a ton of stone cover?

A ton of gravel will cover approximately

100 square feet

, 2 inches deep.

How much does 3 tons of river rock cost?

Cubic yards Average cost 3

$150 – $480

How much does a ton of rock cost?

Rock Type Price River

$100 – $800 per ton $0.05 – $0.35 per pound
Lava $75 per ton $75 – $110 per cubic yard $7 per bag Decorative $40 – $500 per ton Large Boulders $100 – $600 per ton

How many square feet will 20 tons of gravel cover?

Using 2 inches for the depth, the following measurements are a guide to the amount of gravel coverage per ton: 1/4 to 1/2 inch gravel,

100

square feet per ton; 1/2 to 1 inch gravel, 90 square feet per ton; and 1 1/2 to 2 inches gravel, 80 square feet per ton.

What area does 2 cubic feet cover?

One 2 Cubic Foot Bag Covers

covers

8 sq feet

.

How many yards is a ton of stone?

1 cubic yard of gravel weight is 2800 lb, in United States, 1 ton of gravel is equal to 2000 pounds, convert tons of gravel to cubic yards = 2000/2800 =

0.714 cubic yards

, so there are 0.714 cubic yards in a ton of gravel.

How thick should river rock be?

The suggested depth of coverage varies according to the size of the individual stones. If the stone

size is 1/2-inch or less, the suggested depth is 2-inches

. Stones that are 3/4-inch to 1-inch should have a depth of about 3-inches. Stones that are 1-inch or larger should have a depth of 4-inches.

How many square feet does a 50 lb bag of gravel cover?

Consider a 1⁄2 cubic foot bag of stone or soil weighs about 50 lbs and will cover

2 square feet at

3′′ deep.

How many square feet is a ton of river rock?

One (1) ton of river rock covers approximately a

50-75 sq. ft

.

What area will 1 ton of gravel cover?

Therefore if you wish to apply them at a 50mm depth (the normal depth for a driveway) one tonne will cover

14 square metres

. For pedestrian pathways, 35mm is normally sufficient in which case 1 tonne will be sufficient to cover approximately 20 square metres.

What is Class C gravel?

Evans Class C Fill gravel is

a mixture of small 3⁄8” gravel and sand

, used for filling.

How many yards are in a ton of river rock?

River rock weighs about 2,600 pounds or

1.3 tons per cubic yard

. In this example, your project would need 1.2 tons of rock.

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.