How Much #57 Stone for a 1000 Foot Driveway?
A 1000-foot driveway at the common 12-foot width covers 12,000 square feet. Spread 4 inches deep, how much #57 stone for a 1000 foot driveway comes to roughly 200.0 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 12,000.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic yards: 12,000.0 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 148.15 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.35 tons per yard = 200.0 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 | 74.07 | 100.0 | 110.0 |
| 4 in | 148.15 | 200.0 | 220.0 |
| 6 in | 222.22 | 300.0 | 330.0 |
| 8 in | 296.30 | 400.0 | 440.0 |
Tons by driveway width
| Width | Tons at 4 in | Tons at 6 in |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 166.7 | 250.0 |
| 12 ft | 200.0 | 300.0 |
| 14 ft | 233.3 | 350.0 |
| 16 ft | 266.7 | 400.0 |
Related: How Much Crushed Stone for a 1000 Foot Driveway?
Truck loads
With about 10 percent extra, this is 220.0 tons, roughly 15 loads if the yard runs 15-ton trucks. Ask the driver to tailgate-spread it along the drive to save hours of raking.
Layers for a lasting driveway
A new driveway usually starts with a larger base stone on compacted subgrade, then a top layer that packs. Topping up an existing drive takes much less, often 2 inches. Long drives benefit from a crown so water runs to the edges.
Buying the stone
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. Round up by about 10 percent for compaction and uneven ground.
Questions people ask
How many tons of #57 stone for a 1000 ft driveway?
About 200.0 tons at 12 ft wide and 4 inches deep.
How many truck loads for a 1000 ft driveway?
About 15 loads of 15 tons, including some extra.
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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