How Much Crushed Stone for a 1000 Foot Driveway?
A 1000-foot driveway at the common 12-foot width covers 12,000 square feet. Spread 4 inches deep, how much crushed stone for a 1000 foot driveway comes to roughly 207.4 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 12,000.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic yards: 12,000.0 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 148.15 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.4 tons per yard = 207.4 tons.
The crushed stone calculator does this for any size.
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Crushed stone needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons of crushed stone | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 74.07 | 103.7 | 114.1 |
| 4 in | 148.15 | 207.4 | 228.1 |
| 6 in | 222.22 | 311.1 | 342.2 |
| 8 in | 296.30 | 414.8 | 456.3 |
Tons by driveway width
| Width | Tons at 4 in | Tons at 6 in |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 172.8 | 259.3 |
| 12 ft | 207.4 | 311.1 |
| 14 ft | 242.0 | 363.0 |
| 16 ft | 276.5 | 414.8 |
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How many loads
Plan for about 228.1 tons with waste. On a 15-ton truck that is about 16 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. Fabric under the base helps on clay or wet ground.
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. Crushed stone has angular faces that lock together under a compactor, which is why it holds a pad shape. The scale ticket is the real weight; tons per yard here is a planning figure.
Questions people ask
How many tons of crushed stone for a 1000 ft driveway?
About 207.4 tons at 12 ft wide and 4 inches deep.
How many truck loads for a 1000 ft driveway?
About 16 loads of 15 tons, including some extra.
How many tons of crushed stone are in a cubic yard?
Roughly 1.4 tons for planning, but suppliers vary with stone size and moisture.
Should I put landscape fabric under the stone?
On soft or clay soil, a woven geotextile keeps stone from sinking into the dirt and makes the layer last longer.
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