How Much #57 Stone Under a 14x16 Deck?
How much #57 stone under a 14x16 deck: about 2.8 tons at 3 inches deep. The area is 224 square feet, which is 2.07 cubic yards at that depth.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 224.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 3 ÷ 12 = 0.250 ft.
- Cubic yards: 224.0 × 0.250 ÷ 27 = 2.07 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.35 tons per yard = 2.8 tons.
The crushed stone calculator does this for any size.
Related: How Much Pea Gravel Under a 14x16 Deck?
#57 stone needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons of #57 stone | 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 |
Stone for a deck
Gravel under a deck blocks weeds, keeps the ground from turning to mud and lets water drain. Lay landscape fabric first, then about 2 to 3 inches of stone; there is no need to compact it the way you would a driveway base.
Related: How Much #57 Stone Under a 12x20 Deck?
Before the stone goes in
Clear vegetation, rake the soil level and compact it. Lay fabric overlapped at the seams and set edging before spreading the stone.
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.
Common mistakes
The most frequent problem is ordering for the finished depth without allowing for compaction, which can shrink a loose layer by 10 to 20 percent. Another is skipping fabric on soft soil and watching the stone vanish into the mud over the first wet season. Spreading everything in one thick layer instead of compacted lifts also leaves a soft, rutted surface.
Tools for the job
For anything bigger than a small path, rent a plate compactor; hand tampers cannot match it. A wheelbarrow, shovels, a hard rake and stakes with string are the rest of the kit. Wet the stone lightly before compacting so it binds.
Questions people ask
How many tons of #57 stone under a 14x16 deck?
About 2.8 tons at 3 inches deep.
How many yards of #57 stone under a 14x16 deck?
About 2.07 cubic yards.
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.
Related guides
- Gravel Under a Deck: Weeds, Drainage, and Depth
- How Much Does a Ton of Gravel Cover? Depth Chart
- Tons to Cubic Yards for Gravel: Conversion Chart
- Crushed Stone vs Gravel: Differences and Best Uses
- Geotextile Fabric for Driveways: Woven vs Nonwoven and How Much You Need
- Compacting a Driveway Gravel Base in Lifts
- How Much Gravel Under a 14x16 Deck?
- How Much Crushed Stone Under a 14x16 Deck?
As an Amazon Associate, AsphaltTons.com earns from qualifying purchases. Product links below are sponsored.