How Much Crushed Stone for a 18x120 Driveway?
How much crushed stone for a 18x120 driveway is a quick volume problem. 2,160 square feet at 4 inches comes to 26.67 cubic yards. Crushed stone usually weighs about 1.35 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard, so plan on roughly 37.3 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 18x120 driveway
- Area: 18 × 120 = 2,160 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 2,160 × 0.333 = 720.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 26.67 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.4 = 37.3 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 | 13.33 | 18.7 | 20.5 |
| 3 in | 20.00 | 28.0 | 30.8 |
| 4 in | 26.67 | 37.3 | 41.1 |
| 6 in | 40.00 | 56.0 | 61.6 |
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. Ask your supplier for their own tons-per-yard figure, since stone source and moisture shift it.
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. For car and truck traffic, the depths in the table above are a reasonable starting range.
Ordering tips
- Round up. Compaction and uneven ground eat material. Adding about 10 percent is common.
- Delivery size. 41.1 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
Best suited to:
- Driveway top courses and parking pads
- Shed and hot tub bases
- Backfill behind walls when a clean size is used
Think twice 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 8x16 area at 2 inches takes about 1.1 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- 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 18x120 driveway?
About 37.3 tons at 4 inches deep, or 41.1 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 18x120 driveway at 4 inches?
About 26.67 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 18x120?
2,160 square feet.
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