30 Cubic Yards of Crushed Stone in Tons
30 cubic yards of crushed stone in tons works out to about 42.0 tons using a planning weight of 1.4 tons per yard. Real loads land between roughly 40.5 and 45.0 tons depending on stone size, fines and moisture. That is about 84,000 pounds.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The conversion
- Yards × tons per yard: 30 × 1.4 = 42.0 tons.
- Low end: 30 × 1.35 = 40.5 tons.
- High end: 30 × 1.5 = 45.0 tons.
If your supplier quotes a different weight per yard, multiply by theirs.
What 30 yards covers
| Depth | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 2 in | 4,860 |
| 3 in | 3,240 |
| 4 in | 2,430 |
| 6 in | 1,620 |
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 30 yards
Plan the delivery around 42.0 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 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.
When to choose crushed stone
Works well for:
- 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 15x30 area at 3 inches takes about 5.8 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- 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.
Questions people ask
How many tons is 30 yards of crushed stone?
About 42.0 tons, with a typical range of 40.5 to 45.0.
How many pounds is 30 cubic yards of crushed stone?
About 84,000 pounds.
How much area does 30 yards of crushed stone cover at 4 inches?
About 2,430 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
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