How Much Crushed Stone for a 30x30 Parking Pad?
A 30 by 30 foot parking pad is 900 square feet. How much crushed stone for a 30x30 parking pad depends on depth: at 4 inches it is about 11.11 cubic yards or 15.6 tons. Suppliers usually sell by the ton, so the tonnage is the number to give them.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 30x30 parking pad
- Area: 30 × 30 = 900 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 900 × 0.333 = 300.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 11.11 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.4 = 15.6 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 | 5.56 | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| 3 in | 8.33 | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| 4 in | 11.11 | 15.6 | 17.1 |
| 6 in | 16.67 | 23.3 | 25.7 |
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 parking pad
Dig out organic soil, compact the subgrade and set an edge so the stone does not migrate onto the lawn. A pad that holds parked weight for long periods benefits from a dense base under the surface stone. This parking pad sees parked vehicles, 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. 17.1 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 parking pad as firm ground allows.
Good and poor uses for 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
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 20x25 area at 2 inches takes about 4.3 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
Questions people ask
How many tons of crushed stone for a 30x30 parking pad?
About 15.6 tons at 4 inches deep, or 17.1 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 30x30 parking pad at 4 inches?
About 11.11 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 parking pad?
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 30x30?
900 square feet.
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