How Much Crusher Run for a 30x48 Pole Barn?
A 30 by 48 pole barn covers 1,440 square feet. Spread 6 inches deep, the pad takes about 26.67 cubic yards, which is roughly 41.3 tons of crusher run. That answers how much crusher run for a 30x48 pole barn for a typical floor base.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 1,440.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 6 ÷ 12 = 0.500 ft.
- Cubic yards: 1,440.0 × 0.500 ÷ 27 = 26.67 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.55 tons per yard = 41.3 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 | 17.78 | 27.6 | 30.3 |
| 6 in | 26.67 | 41.3 | 45.5 |
| 8 in | 35.56 | 55.1 | 60.6 |
| 12 in | 53.33 | 82.7 | 90.9 |
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
Adding 1 foot on every side makes the pad 32x50, or 1,600 sq ft. At 6 inches that is about 45.9 tons. A wider apron sheds water away from the posts and gives the eave drip a place to land.
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.
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. 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 30x48 pole barn?
About 41.3 tons at 6 inches deep.
How many yards of crusher run for a 30x48 pad?
About 26.67 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.
Should I put landscape fabric under the stone?
On soft or clay soil, a woven geotextile keeps stone from sinking into the dirt and makes the layer last longer.
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- Geotextile Fabric for Driveways: Woven vs Nonwoven and How Much You Need
- Compacting a Driveway Gravel Base in Lifts
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