How Much #57 Stone for a 14x16 Patio?
A 14 by 16 foot patio is 224 square feet. How much #57 stone for a 14x16 patio depends on depth: at 3 inches it is about 2.07 cubic yards or 2.8 tons. Suppliers usually sell by the ton, so the tonnage is the number to give them.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 14x16 patio
- Area: 14 × 16 = 224 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 3 ÷ 12 = 0.250 ft.
- Cubic feet: 224 × 0.250 = 56.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 2.07 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.35 = 2.8 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 | 1.38 | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| 3 in | 2.07 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| 4 in | 2.77 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| 6 in | 4.15 | 5.6 | 6.2 |
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 patio
Remove sod, level the area with a slight slope away from the house, and lay landscape fabric if weeds are a concern. Edging keeps loose material inside the patio footprint. For foot traffic and furniture, 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. 3.1 tons fits in a single 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 patio as firm ground allows.
Good and poor uses for #57 stone
Works well for:
- French drains and drainage layers
- The top course of a gravel driveway
- Under sheds where water needs to drain away
Think twice 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 4 inches takes about 3.3 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.
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
Questions people ask
How many tons of #57 stone for a 14x16 patio?
About 2.8 tons at 3 inches deep, or 3.1 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 14x16 patio at 3 inches?
About 2.07 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 patio?
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 14x16?
224 square feet.
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