5 Cubic Yards of #57 Stone in Tons
5 cubic yards of #57 stone in tons works out to about 6.8 tons using a planning weight of 1.35 tons per yard. Real loads land between roughly 6.5 and 7.2 tons depending on stone size, fines and moisture. That is about 13,500 pounds.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The conversion
- Yards × tons per yard: 5 × 1.35 = 6.8 tons.
- Low end: 5 × 1.3 = 6.5 tons.
- High end: 5 × 1.45 = 7.2 tons.
Quarries can tell you the weight per yard for their own product; use it if you have it.
What 5 yards covers
| Depth | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 2 in | 810 |
| 3 in | 540 |
| 4 in | 405 |
| 6 in | 270 |
About #57 stone
Since #57 is washed and open-graded, it moves a little underfoot. Many installers put it over a compacted base of a dense-graded stone rather than straight on soil.
Hauling 5 yards
At about 6.8 tons, this is a load most single-axle dump trucks can take. 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 #57 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.
Good and poor uses for #57 stone
Best suited to:
- French drains and drainage layers
- The top course of a gravel driveway
- Under sheds where water needs to drain away
Think twice for:
- A standalone base, since it does not pack hard without fines
- Paver setting beds
- Walk paths meant for strollers or wheelchairs
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.42 tons of #57 stone (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.2 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 12x24 area at 3 inches takes about 3.6 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.35 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
Questions people ask
How many tons is 5 yards of #57 stone?
About 6.8 tons, with a typical range of 6.5 to 7.2.
How many pounds is 5 cubic yards of #57 stone?
About 13,500 pounds.
How much area does 5 yards of #57 stone cover at 4 inches?
About 405 square feet.
Why does #57 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
- Number 57 Stone: Size, Weight, Uses, and Coverage
- Tons to Cubic Yards for Gravel: Conversion Chart
- How Much Does a Yard of Crushed Stone Weigh?
- 3 Cubic Yards of #57 Stone in Tons
- 4 Cubic Yards of #57 Stone in Tons
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