How Much #57 Stone for a 300 Foot Driveway?
A 300-foot driveway at the common 12-foot width covers 3,600 square feet. Spread 4 inches deep, how much #57 stone for a 300 foot driveway comes to roughly 60.0 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 3,600.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic yards: 3,600.0 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 44.44 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.35 tons per yard = 60.0 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 | 22.22 | 30.0 | 33.0 |
| 4 in | 44.44 | 60.0 | 66.0 |
| 6 in | 66.67 | 90.0 | 99.0 |
| 8 in | 88.89 | 120.0 | 132.0 |
Tons by driveway width
| Width | Tons at 4 in | Tons at 6 in |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 50.0 | 75.0 |
| 12 ft | 60.0 | 90.0 |
| 14 ft | 70.0 | 105.0 |
| 16 ft | 80.0 | 120.0 |
Related: How Much Crushed Stone for a 300 Foot Driveway?
How many loads
Plan for about 66.0 tons with waste. On a 15-ton truck that is about 5 trips; spreading while dumping (a tailgate spread) puts the stone close to where it belongs.
Layers for a lasting driveway
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. Add culverts or ditches where water crosses the drive.
Getting it delivered
Most quarries and landscape yards deliver by the ton; ask whether there is a minimum and a delivery fee, and where the driver can dump without damaging your lawn. #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.
Questions people ask
How many tons of #57 stone for a 300 ft driveway?
About 60.0 tons at 12 ft wide and 4 inches deep.
How many truck loads for a 300 ft driveway?
About 5 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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