How much gravel for a driveway?
A 10x50 ft driveway at 4 inches deep needs about 6.2 cubic yards of gravel. At this volume, bulk delivery from a stone yard is the right choice. Calculator pre-filled below.
Material Totals
Volume (bulk) 6.17 cu yd
2 cu ft bags 84 bags
3 cu ft bags 56 bags
1 cu yd = 27 cu ft. Bulk delivery is more economical above ~3 cu yd.
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Area / Depth500 sq ft / 4 in
Bulk order6.17 cu yd
2 cu ft bags84 bags
3 cu ft bags56 bags
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Gravel driveways typically use 3/4in crushed stone or pea gravel. A base layer of 4-6 inches followed by a top layer of 2 inches is ideal. Order about 5% extra for settling and compaction.