How Much Gravel for a 16x40 RV Pad?
An RV parks for weeks at a time, so the pad needs real depth. A 16 by 40 foot pad at 6 inches is 11.85 cubic yards, about 16.6 tons of gravel, for how much gravel for a 16x40 RV pad.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 640.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 6 ÷ 12 = 0.500 ft.
- Cubic yards: 640.0 × 0.500 ÷ 27 = 11.85 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.4 tons per yard = 16.6 tons.
The gravel calculator does this for any size.
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Gravel needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons of gravel | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in | 7.90 | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| 6 in | 11.85 | 16.6 | 18.3 |
| 8 in | 15.80 | 22.1 | 24.3 |
| 12 in | 23.70 | 33.2 | 36.5 |
How thick to build it
RVs put a lot of weight on a few tires and leveling jacks. A 6-inch compacted base suits most firm soils; soft or clay ground often needs 8 inches or more and a woven fabric underneath. Put jack pads or small concrete pads where the jacks land.
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Size and access
Measure your rig with slides out and add a few feet. At 16 feet wide, there is room for slides and a path along one side. Leave a turning area at the entry.
Drainage
Build the pad a little higher than the yard and slope it gently. Standing water under an RV softens the base and invites rust.
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. Gravel is a broad label, so confirm whether the yard means crushed or rounded stone and whether it carries fines. Ask your supplier for their own tons-per-yard number, since stone source and moisture change it.
Questions people ask
How many tons of gravel for a 16x40 RV pad?
About 16.6 tons at 6 inches deep.
How thick should an RV gravel pad be?
At least 6 inches compacted; 8 to 12 on soft soil.
Do I need fabric under an RV pad?
On soft or clay soil, a woven geotextile helps keep the stone from sinking.
How many tons of gravel are in a cubic yard?
Roughly 1.4 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Ton of Gravel Cover? Depth Chart
- Tons to Cubic Yards for Gravel: Conversion Chart
- Crushed Stone vs Gravel: Differences and Best Uses
- Geotextile Fabric for Driveways: Woven vs Nonwoven and How Much You Need
- Compacting a Driveway Gravel Base in Lifts
- How Much Crushed Stone for a 15x40 RV Pad?
- How Much Crusher Run for a 15x40 RV Pad?
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