How Much #57 Stone for a 250 Foot Driveway?
A 250-foot driveway at the common 12-foot width covers 3,000 square feet. Spread 4 inches deep, how much #57 stone for a 250 foot driveway comes to roughly 50.0 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 3,000.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic yards: 3,000.0 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 37.04 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.35 tons per yard = 50.0 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 | 18.52 | 25.0 | 27.5 |
| 4 in | 37.04 | 50.0 | 55.0 |
| 6 in | 55.56 | 75.0 | 82.5 |
| 8 in | 74.07 | 100.0 | 110.0 |
Tons by driveway width
| Width | Tons at 4 in | Tons at 6 in |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 41.7 | 62.5 |
| 12 ft | 50.0 | 75.0 |
| 14 ft | 58.3 | 87.5 |
| 16 ft | 66.7 | 100.0 |
Related: How Much Crushed Stone for a 250 Foot Driveway?
How many loads
Plan for about 55.0 tons with waste. On a 15-ton truck that is about 4 trips; spreading while dumping (a tailgate spread) puts the stone close to where it belongs.
Base and top layer
If this is a new driveway on soil, build a base of 4 to 6 inches of coarse stone first and finish with a packable surface stone. For a refresh, 2 inches over the old surface is common. Long drives benefit from a crown so water runs to the edges.
Getting it delivered
If you haul it yourself, a typical half-ton pickup should carry only about half a cubic yard of stone, well under what the bed looks like it can hold. #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. The scale ticket is the real weight; tons per yard here is a planning figure.
Questions people ask
How many tons of #57 stone for a 250 ft driveway?
About 50.0 tons at 12 ft wide and 4 inches deep.
How many truck loads for a 250 ft driveway?
About 4 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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