How Much Crusher Run for a 30x30 Pole Barn?
A 30 by 30 pole barn covers 900 square feet. Spread 6 inches deep, the pad takes about 16.67 cubic yards, which is roughly 25.8 tons of crusher run. That answers how much crusher run for a 30x30 pole barn for a typical floor base.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 900.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 6 ÷ 12 = 0.500 ft.
- Cubic yards: 900.0 × 0.500 ÷ 27 = 16.67 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.55 tons per yard = 25.8 tons.
The crushed stone calculator does this for any size.
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Crusher run needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons of crusher run | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in | 11.11 | 17.2 | 18.9 |
| 6 in | 16.67 | 25.8 | 28.4 |
| 8 in | 22.22 | 34.4 | 37.9 |
| 12 in | 33.33 | 51.7 | 56.8 |
How deep the barn pad should be
Plan the pad around what the barn will hold. Hay and tools sit fine on 4 inches of compacted stone; tractors, trucks or a later slab pour justify 6 to 8 inches built up in compacted lifts.
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Extending the pad past the walls
Many owners run the stone 1 foot beyond each wall: 32x32 feet, 1,024 sq ft, about 29.4 tons at 6 inches. It keeps mud away from the doors and protects the post bases.
Build it in layers
Strip topsoil, level and compact the subgrade, then spread stone in lifts of about 3 to 4 inches, compacting each. A coarser base topped with a finer, packable stone often makes the most solid floor.
Getting it delivered
If you haul it yourself, a typical half-ton pickup should carry only about half a cubic yard of stone, well under what the bed looks like it can hold. Crusher run mixes stone and stone dust, so it packs nearly solid when compacted in layers. Ask your supplier for their own tons-per-yard number, since stone source and moisture change it.
Questions people ask
How many tons of crusher run for a 30x30 pole barn?
About 25.8 tons at 6 inches deep.
How many yards of crusher run for a 30x30 pad?
About 16.67 cubic yards at 6 inches.
How deep should a pole barn gravel pad be?
About 4 inches for light use and 6 to 8 inches for vehicles or a future slab.
How many tons of crusher run are in a cubic yard?
Roughly 1.55 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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