How Much Gravel for a 6 Foot Circle?
How much gravel for a 6 foot circle: about 0.5 tons at 4 inches deep. A circle 6 feet across covers about 28.3 square feet (3.1416 × 3²).
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 28.3 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic yards: 28.3 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 0.35 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.4 tons per yard = 0.5 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% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 0.17 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| 3 in | 0.26 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 4 in | 0.35 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 6 in | 0.52 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
Where round stone areas work
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. For a fire pit area, keep combustibles well away and check local burn rules.
Related: How Much Crushed Stone for an 8 Foot Circle?
Ordering and delivery
Most quarries and landscape yards deliver by the ton; ask whether there is a minimum and a delivery fee, and where the driver can dump without damaging your lawn. 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.
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 gravel for a 6 ft circle?
About 0.5 tons at 4 inches deep.
How many square feet is a 6 foot circle?
About 28.3 square feet.
How many tons of gravel are in a cubic yard?
Roughly 1.4 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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