Gravel Prices Per Ton. Bulk crushed stone and gravel prices are
$10 to $50 per ton
on average. Road base costs $18 to $30 per ton, and plain pea gravel or limestone costs $28 to $45 per ton. Buying gravel in small quantities costs over $100 per ton.
How much does a ton of gravel cover?
A ton of gravel will cover
approximately 100 square feet, 2 inches deep
.
How many tons of gravel are in a ton?
Because one cubic yard of gravel is equal to
1.13 tons
, you can multiply your total cubic yards by 1.13 to convert this measurement to tons.
How many tons is a truckload of gravel?
Truckload of Pea Gravel Cost
Dump trucks can typically carry about
25 tons
of pea gravel. The cost of pea gravel in this quantity will cost $10 to $20 per ton, or $250 to $500 per truckload.
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.
How do I calculate how much gravel I need?
Measure the length and width of your driveway in feet. Multiply the
length by the width to
get surface area and divide the result by three because 4 inches is 1/3 of a foot. You now have the volume of gravel needed in cubic feet. Divide the volume in cubic feet by 27 because there are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard.
What is the cheapest gravel for a driveway?
Crush and run
is one of the cheapest materials that can be used in a gravel driveway at about $0.40 per square foot. Cost per cubic yard is about $20 and per ton about $28.
How many yards is 9 tons of gravel?
6 tons of gravel = 0.714 ×6 = 4.284 cubic yards, 7 tons of gravel = 0.714 ×7 = 4.998 cubic yards, 8 tons of gravel = 0.714 ×8 = 5.712 cubic yards, 9 tons of gravel = 0.714 ×9 =
6.426 cubic yards
and 10 tons of gravel = 0.714 ×10 = 7.140 cubic yards.
How many ton of gravel do 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 thick should a gravel driveway be?
The depth of the gravel can vary, but should be
at least 4 to 6 inches
. To determine this measurement in feet, divide the number of inches by 12 (for example, 6 inches is 0.5 feet). If you plan to do two to three layers, each layer will need to be 4 to 6 inches thick, so you will to calculate each layer separately.
What is crush run gravel?
Crush and run gravel is
made from tiny pieces of gravel that is mixed with limestone
. This is a useful top layer for gravel driveways because the limestone sticks together when wet, helping the driveway last longer. Crush and run gravel driveways are affordable and can last for years if they are properly maintained.
What size gravel do I need for my driveway?
A commonly used gravel size for driveway base layers is
#3 gravel
. This rock is generally 1-2 inches in diameter and does double duty by establishing a solid, reliable foundation and providing adequate drainage; both critical factors in driveway construction.
How much does a 25kg bag of gravel cover?
For Decorative Gravel
As a rule of thumb 1 of our 25kg bags will cover an
area of 0.25m to a recommended depth of 50mm
.
How deep should you lay gravel?
Decorative aggregates should be laid at a
depth of 50mm
. This ensures proper coverage without revealing the surface below. Laying the gravel too deep will mean you sink into the surface and it becomes difficult to walk across.
What is self binding gravel?
What is Self Binding Gravel? Self Binding Gravel is
a blend of either 10mm or 8mm sized gravel particles, gravel dust, sand and clay that binds firmly when compacted
. Not only does it look neat and attractive but it's also easy to maintain – just requiring the odd bit of weeding.
How much is a load of gravel?
The cost of gravel ranges from
$10 to $50 per ton
, $15 to $75 per yard, $1 to $3 per square foot, or $1,350 per truck load depending on the rock type, volume, and travel distance.
