How Much #57 Stone for a 15 Foot Circle?
Round areas such as fire pit patios, tree rings and seating circles use less stone than a square of the same width. A 15-foot circle is about 176.7 square feet; at 4 inches that is 2.9 tons of #57 stone.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 176.7 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic yards: 176.7 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 2.18 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.35 tons per yard = 2.9 tons.
The crushed stone calculator does this for any size.
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#57 stone needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons of #57 stone | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 1.09 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| 3 in | 1.64 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| 4 in | 2.18 | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| 6 in | 3.27 | 4.4 | 4.9 |
Using a circle of stone
A round gravel area is easy to lay out with a stake and string at the center. Set flexible edging along the line and lay fabric inside before the stone goes in. Do not pile stone against tree trunks; leave a gap at the base.
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Ordering and delivery
Small dump trucks commonly carry around 5 to 10 tons and tri-axles more, but loads vary by truck and state, so ask the yard what fits in one trip. #57 is a washed stone of roughly 1/2 to 1 inch with few fines; it drains fast but stays a little loose on its own. Ask your supplier for their own tons-per-yard number, since stone source and moisture change it.
Planning the cost
Quarries and landscape suppliers set their own prices, and they change by region and season. Get the price per ton, the delivery fee and the minimum order. If two products will both work, compare cost per square foot at your depth rather than cost per ton.
Tools for the job
A flat shovel, a steel rake, a wheelbarrow and a rented plate compactor cover most residential pads. A landscape rake or the back of a rake levels the top layer, and a long straightedge or a level string shows high and low spots before the final pass.
Questions people ask
How many tons of #57 stone for a 15 ft circle?
About 2.9 tons at 4 inches deep.
How many square feet is a 15 foot circle?
About 176.7 square feet.
How many tons of #57 stone are in a cubic yard?
Roughly 1.35 tons for planning, but suppliers vary with stone size and moisture.
Do I need to compact it?
Yes for anything that carries weight. Compact in lifts of a few inches with a plate compactor.
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