How Much Crusher Run for a 10x120 Driveway?
How much crusher run for a 10x120 driveway: at 4 inches deep you need about 14.81 cubic yards, which is roughly 23.0 tons at 1.55 tons per yard. The driveway covers 1,200 square feet, so every inch of depth adds about 3.70 yards.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 10x120 driveway
- Area: 10 × 120 = 1,200 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 1,200 × 0.333 = 400.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 14.81 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.55 = 23.0 tons.
The volume and tonnage calculator does this for any size.
Crusher run needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons (approx.) | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 in | 11.11 | 17.2 | 18.9 |
| 4 in | 14.81 | 23.0 | 25.3 |
| 6 in | 22.22 | 34.4 | 37.9 |
| 8 in | 29.63 | 45.9 | 50.5 |
About crusher run
The fines in crusher run fill the gaps between stones, so it weighs more per yard than clean stone once compacted. Plan on rolling or plate-compacting it in lifts. If the yard sells by the cubic yard instead of the ton, use the cubic-yard column directly.
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. Since the driveway carries car and truck traffic, a little extra depth is cheap insurance.
Ordering tips
- Round up. Compaction and uneven ground eat material. Adding about 10 percent is common.
- Delivery size. 25.3 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.
Good and poor uses for crusher run
Works well for:
- Base under asphalt, pavers or concrete
- Gravel drives that need a firm, packed surface
- Shed pads and equipment pads
Poor fit for:
- Drainage layers, since the fines slow water
- Decorative beds
- Spots where you want water to soak straight through
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.48 tons of crusher run (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.8 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 14x28 area at 3 inches takes about 5.6 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.55 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.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.
Questions people ask
How many tons of crusher run for a 10x120 driveway?
About 23.0 tons at 4 inches deep, or 25.3 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 10x120 driveway at 4 inches?
About 14.81 cubic yards.
How much does a cubic yard of crusher run weigh?
Usually around 1.5 to 1.7 compacted tons, depending on stone size, fines and moisture.
How deep should crusher run be for a driveway?
The table above shows 3 to 8 inches. Shallower depths suit top dressing; deeper depths suit new installs and heavier use.
How many square feet is 10x120?
1,200 square feet.
Related guides
- Crushed Stone vs Gravel: Differences and Best Uses
- 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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- How Much Crusher Run for a 10x100 Driveway?
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