How Much #57 Stone for a 10x16 Greenhouse Floor?
A 10 by 16 foot greenhouse covers 160 square feet. At 3 inches of #57 stone, plan on 1.48 cubic yards, or about 2.0 tons, which answers how much #57 stone for a 10x16 greenhouse floor.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 160.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 3 ÷ 12 = 0.250 ft.
- Cubic yards: 160.0 × 0.250 ÷ 27 = 1.48 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.35 tons per yard = 2.0 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 | 0.99 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| 3 in | 1.48 | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| 4 in | 1.98 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| 6 in | 2.96 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
Stone for a greenhouse
Greenhouse floors need to drain. A few inches of washed stone over landscape fabric keeps roots and weeds down and dries quickly after watering. Avoid stone with a lot of fines, which can turn muddy.
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Prep
Clear vegetation, rake the soil level and compact it. Lay fabric overlapped at the seams and set edging before spreading the stone.
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. #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. Ask your supplier for their own tons-per-yard number, since stone source and moisture change it.
Measuring the area
Use a long tape and measure each side twice. If the ground slopes, measure depth at the high and low ends and average them. Irregular outlines can be broken into simple rectangles, triangles and circles; add the pieces for the total square footage before converting to tons.
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.
Questions people ask
How many tons of #57 stone for a 10x16 greenhouse floor?
About 2.0 tons at 3 inches deep.
How many yards of #57 stone for a 10x16 greenhouse floor?
About 1.48 cubic yards.
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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