20 Cubic Yards of Crusher Run in Tons
20 cubic yards of crusher run in tons works out to about 31.0 tons using a planning weight of 1.55 tons per yard. Real loads land between roughly 30.0 and 34.0 tons depending on stone size, fines and moisture. That is about 62,000 pounds.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The conversion
- Yards × tons per yard: 20 × 1.55 = 31.0 tons.
- Low end: 20 × 1.5 = 30.0 tons.
- High end: 20 × 1.7 = 34.0 tons.
The scale ticket on delivery day is the final word on weight.
What 20 yards covers
| Depth | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 3 in | 2,160 |
| 4 in | 1,620 |
| 6 in | 1,080 |
| 8 in | 810 |
About crusher run
Crusher run (also sold as crush and run, dense-grade aggregate or QP in some regions) mixes stone with stone dust. It compacts into a firm, nearly solid layer, which makes it the usual base under pavers, asphalt and gravel drives.
Hauling 20 yards
Plan the delivery around 31.0 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 crusher run 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.
Good and poor uses for crusher run
Good uses:
- Base under asphalt, pavers or concrete
- Gravel drives that need a firm, packed surface
- Shed pads and equipment pads
Think twice for:
- Drainage layers, since the fines slow water
- Decorative beds
- Spots where you want water to soak straight through
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.48 tons of crusher run (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.8 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 14x28 area at 4 inches takes about 7.5 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.55 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
Questions people ask
How many tons is 20 yards of crusher run?
About 31.0 tons, with a typical range of 30.0 to 34.0.
How many pounds is 20 cubic yards of crusher run?
About 62,000 pounds.
How much area does 20 yards of crusher run cover at 6 inches?
About 1,080 square feet.
Why does crusher run 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
- Crushed Stone vs Gravel: Differences and Best Uses
- Tons to Cubic Yards for Gravel: Conversion Chart
- How Much Does a Yard of Crushed Stone Weigh?
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