How Much Crushed Stone for a 6x14 Shed Base?
How much crushed stone for a 6x14 shed base: at 4 inches deep you need about 1.04 cubic yards, which is roughly 1.5 tons at 1.4 tons per yard. The shed base covers 84 square feet, so every inch of depth adds about 0.26 yards.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 6x14 shed base
- Area: 6 × 14 = 84 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 84 × 0.333 = 28.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 1.04 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.4 = 1.5 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 | 0.52 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| 3 in | 0.78 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| 4 in | 1.04 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| 6 in | 1.56 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
About crushed stone
Most quarries sell crushed stone by a size number or a screen size. Clean crushed stone drains well; stone with fines packs harder but sheds water more slowly. Ask your supplier for their own tons-per-yard figure, since stone source and moisture shift it.
Preparing the shed base
Level the footprint, extend the stone a foot or so beyond the shed walls for drip and drainage, and compact in lifts. A timber or block border holds the pad shape. For a shed floor frame, 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. 1.6 tons fits in a single 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 about 1.5 tons this job is small enough that bagged material could work; a 0.5 cubic foot bag holds about 1/54 of a yard, so compare the bag count with a bulk minimum.
- Where it drops. Have the truck dump as close to the shed base as firm ground allows.
When to choose crushed stone
Works well for:
- 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 4 inches takes about 2.2 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- 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.
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
Questions people ask
How many tons of crushed stone for a 6x14 shed base?
About 1.5 tons at 4 inches deep, or 1.6 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 6x14 shed base at 4 inches?
About 1.04 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 shed base?
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 6x14?
84 square feet.
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