How Much #57 Stone for a 14x120 Driveway?
How much #57 stone for a 14x120 driveway: at 4 inches deep you need about 20.74 cubic yards, which is roughly 28.0 tons at 1.35 tons per yard. The driveway covers 1,680 square feet, so every inch of depth adds about 5.19 yards.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 14x120 driveway
- Area: 14 × 120 = 1,680 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 1,680 × 0.333 = 560.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 20.74 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.35 = 28.0 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 | 10.37 | 14.0 | 15.4 |
| 3 in | 15.56 | 21.0 | 23.1 |
| 4 in | 20.74 | 28.0 | 30.8 |
| 6 in | 31.11 | 42.0 | 46.2 |
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. If the yard sells by the cubic yard instead of the ton, use the cubic-yard column directly.
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. This driveway sees car and truck traffic, so match the depth to that load rather than to the minimum.
Ordering tips
- Round up. Compaction and uneven ground eat material. Adding about 10 percent is common.
- Delivery size. 30.8 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
Best suited to:
- French drains and drainage layers
- The top course of a gravel driveway
- Under sheds where water needs to drain away
Less suited to:
- 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.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
- 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 14x120 driveway?
About 28.0 tons at 4 inches deep, or 30.8 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 14x120 driveway at 4 inches?
About 20.74 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 14x120?
1,680 square feet.
Related guides
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