How Much Crushed Stone for 2,000 Square Feet?
How much crushed stone for 2,000 square feet depends on depth. At 4 inches you need about 24.69 cubic yards, roughly 34.6 tons at 1.4 tons per yard. At 2 inches the order drops to 17.3 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →Crushed stone for 2,000 sq ft by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 12.35 | 17.3 | 19.0 |
| 3 in | 18.52 | 25.9 | 28.5 |
| 4 in | 24.69 | 34.6 | 38.0 |
| 6 in | 37.04 | 51.9 | 57.0 |
Working it out
- 2,000 sq ft × (4 ÷ 12) ft = 666.7 cubic feet.
- ÷ 27 = 24.69 cubic yards.
- × 1.4 tons per yard = 34.6 tons.
About crushed stone
Crushed stone has fractured faces, so the pieces interlock when compacted. That is why it holds a driveway or pad shape better than round stone of the same size. Typical weight: 1.35 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard.
Before the truck comes
- Measure odd shapes in pieces. Split curves and L-shapes into rectangles and add them.
- Add a margin. About 10 percent covers compaction and low spots.
- Bulk or bags. Bulk delivery is the practical choice here.
- Prep first. Remove sod, compact the subgrade and set edging before the stone arrives.
Use the volume and tonnage calculator for any other size.
Where crushed stone fits
Good uses:
- Driveway top courses and parking pads
- Shed and hot tub bases
- Backfill behind walls when a clean size is used
Less suited to:
- Barefoot areas, since angular stone is rough
- Play areas
- Places that need a smooth rolling surface for wheels
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.43 tons of crushed stone (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.3 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 8x16 area at 3 inches takes about 1.7 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- 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.
- 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 crushed stone for 2,000 square feet?
About 34.6 tons at 4 inches deep.
How many cubic yards of crushed stone for 2,000 square feet?
About 24.69 yards at 4 inches.
How much crushed stone for 2,000 square feet at 2 inches?
About 17.3 tons, or 12.35 cubic yards.
How much does a yard of crushed stone weigh?
About 1.35 to 1.5 tons.
Should I add extra?
Yes, about 10 percent is a common allowance.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Ton of Crushed Stone Cover?
- Tons to Cubic Yards for Gravel: Conversion Chart
- How Much Does a Ton of Gravel Cover? Depth Chart
- How Much Crushed Stone for 1,200 Square Feet?
- How Much Crushed Stone for 1,500 Square Feet?
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