How Much #57 Stone for a 12x200 Driveway?
A 12 by 200 foot driveway is 2,400 square feet. How much #57 stone for a 12x200 driveway depends on depth: at 4 inches it is about 29.63 cubic yards or 40.0 tons. Suppliers usually sell by the ton, so the tonnage is the number to give them.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 12x200 driveway
- Area: 12 × 200 = 2,400 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 2,400 × 0.333 = 800.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 29.63 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.35 = 40.0 tons.
The volume and tonnage calculator does this for any size.
#57 stone needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons (approx.) | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 14.81 | 20.0 | 22.0 |
| 3 in | 22.22 | 30.0 | 33.0 |
| 4 in | 29.63 | 40.0 | 44.0 |
| 6 in | 44.44 | 60.0 | 66.0 |
About #57 stone
Since #57 is washed and open-graded, it moves a little underfoot. Many installers put it over a compacted base of a dense-graded stone rather than straight on soil. Weight per yard is a planning number; the scale ticket at the yard is the real one.
Preparing the driveway
Strip sod and soft topsoil, grade for drainage and compact the subgrade before any stone goes down. Gravel drives last longer with a compacted base layer under the top stone and a slight crown so water runs off. For car and truck traffic, the depths in the table above are a reasonable starting range.
Ordering tips
- Round up. Compaction and uneven ground eat material. Adding about 10 percent is common.
- Delivery size. 44.0 tons may take more than one typical dump truck load; small loads may carry a delivery fee. See how many tons of gravel in a dump truck.
- Bulk vs bags. At this size bulk delivery is usually the practical choice.
- Where it drops. Have the truck dump as close to the driveway as firm ground allows.
Where #57 stone fits
Works well for:
- French drains and drainage layers
- The top course of a gravel driveway
- Under sheds where water needs to drain away
Poor fit for:
- A standalone base, since it does not pack hard without fines
- Paver setting beds
- Walk paths meant for strollers or wheelchairs
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.42 tons of #57 stone (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.2 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 10x20 area at 3 inches takes about 2.5 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.35 tons per cubic yard.
Common estimating mistakes
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
Questions people ask
How many tons of #57 stone for a 12x200 driveway?
About 40.0 tons at 4 inches deep, or 44.0 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 12x200 driveway at 4 inches?
About 29.63 cubic yards.
How much does a cubic yard of #57 stone weigh?
Usually around 1.3 to 1.45 tons, depending on stone size, fines and moisture.
How deep should #57 stone be for a driveway?
The table above shows 2 to 6 inches. Shallower depths suit top dressing; deeper depths suit new installs and heavier use.
How many square feet is 12x200?
2,400 square feet.
Related guides
- Number 57 Stone: Size, Weight, Uses, and Coverage
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- How Much Does a Ton of Gravel Cover? Depth Chart
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