17 Cubic Yards of Crushed Stone in Tons
17 cubic yards of crushed stone in tons works out to about 23.8 tons using a planning weight of 1.4 tons per yard. Real loads land between roughly 23.0 and 25.5 tons depending on stone size, fines and moisture. That is about 47,600 pounds.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The conversion
- Yards × tons per yard: 17 × 1.4 = 23.8 tons.
- Low end: 17 × 1.35 = 23.0 tons.
- High end: 17 × 1.5 = 25.5 tons.
If your supplier quotes a different weight per yard, multiply by theirs.
What 17 yards covers
| Depth | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 2 in | 2,754 |
| 3 in | 1,836 |
| 4 in | 1,377 |
| 6 in | 918 |
About crushed stone
Most quarries sell crushed stone by a size number or a screen size. Clean crushed stone drains well; stone with fines packs harder but sheds water more slowly.
Hauling 17 yards
Plan the delivery around 23.8 tons: two or more trucks in most areas. A pickup is a poor fit for anything past a fraction of a yard; see how much gravel a half-ton pickup can carry.
Before you order
- Confirm whether the yard prices crushed stone by the ton or by the yard.
- Add about 10 percent for compaction and uneven ground.
- Clear a firm spot for the truck to dump.
The volume and tonnage calculator converts any area and depth into yards and tons.
Where crushed stone fits
Good uses:
- Driveway top courses and parking pads
- Shed and hot tub bases
- Backfill behind walls when a clean size is used
Less suited to:
- Barefoot areas, since angular stone is rough
- Play areas
- Places that need a smooth rolling surface for wheels
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.43 tons of crushed stone (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.3 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 20x25 area at 3 inches takes about 6.5 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
Questions people ask
How many tons is 17 yards of crushed stone?
About 23.8 tons, with a typical range of 23.0 to 25.5.
How many pounds is 17 cubic yards of crushed stone?
About 47,600 pounds.
How much area does 17 yards of crushed stone cover at 4 inches?
About 1,377 square feet.
Why does crushed stone weight vary?
Stone size, the share of fines and moisture all change how much a yard weighs.
Is it better to buy by the ton or the yard?
Either works; just convert with the supplier’s own weight per yard so the two quotes compare fairly.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Ton of Crushed Stone Cover?
- Tons to Cubic Yards for Gravel: Conversion Chart
- How Much Does a Yard of Crushed Stone Weigh?
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