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