How Much Crushed Stone for a 10x300 Driveway?
How much crushed stone for a 10x300 driveway is a quick volume problem. 3,000 square feet at 4 inches comes to 37.04 cubic yards. Crushed stone usually weighs about 1.35 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard, so plan on roughly 51.9 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 10x300 driveway
- Area: 10 × 300 = 3,000 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 3,000 × 0.333 = 1,000.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 37.04 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.4 = 51.9 tons.
The volume and tonnage calculator does this for any size.
Crushed stone needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons (approx.) | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 18.52 | 25.9 | 28.5 |
| 3 in | 27.78 | 38.9 | 42.8 |
| 4 in | 37.04 | 51.9 | 57.0 |
| 6 in | 55.56 | 77.8 | 85.6 |
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. Weight per yard is a planning number; the scale ticket at the yard is the real one.
Preparing the driveway
Strip sod and soft topsoil, grade for drainage and compact the subgrade before any stone goes down. Gravel drives last longer with a compacted base layer under the top stone and a slight crown so water runs off. This driveway sees car and truck traffic, so match the depth to that load rather than to the minimum.
Ordering tips
- Round up. Compaction and uneven ground eat material. Adding about 10 percent is common.
- Delivery size. 57.0 tons may take more than one typical dump truck load; small loads may carry a delivery fee. See how many tons of gravel in a dump truck.
- Bulk vs bags. At this size bulk delivery is usually the practical choice.
- Where it drops. Have the truck dump as close to the driveway as firm ground allows.
When to choose crushed stone
Good uses:
- Driveway top courses and parking pads
- Shed and hot tub bases
- Backfill behind walls when a clean size is used
Poor fit for:
- 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 14x28 area at 4 inches takes about 6.8 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.
- 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 a 10x300 driveway?
About 51.9 tons at 4 inches deep, or 57.0 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 10x300 driveway at 4 inches?
About 37.04 cubic yards.
How much does a cubic yard of crushed stone weigh?
Usually around 1.35 to 1.5 tons, depending on stone size, fines and moisture.
How deep should crushed stone be for a driveway?
The table above shows 2 to 6 inches. Shallower depths suit top dressing; deeper depths suit new installs and heavier use.
How many square feet is 10x300?
3,000 square feet.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Ton of Crushed Stone Cover?
- Tons to Cubic Yards for Gravel: Conversion Chart
- How Many Tons of Gravel in a Dump Truck? Loads and Coverage
- How Much Does a Ton of Gravel Cover? Depth Chart
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