How Much Crusher Run for a 14x20 Shed Base?
How much crusher run for a 14x20 shed base: at 4 inches deep you need about 3.46 cubic yards, which is roughly 5.4 tons at 1.55 tons per yard. The shed base covers 280 square feet, so every inch of depth adds about 0.86 yards.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 14x20 shed base
- Area: 14 × 20 = 280 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 280 × 0.333 = 93.3 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 3.46 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.55 = 5.4 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 | 2.59 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| 4 in | 3.46 | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| 6 in | 5.19 | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| 8 in | 6.91 | 10.7 | 11.8 |
About crusher run
Crusher run (also sold as crush and run, dense-grade aggregate or QP in some regions) mixes stone with stone dust. It compacts into a firm, nearly solid layer, which makes it the usual base under pavers, asphalt and gravel drives. 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. Since the shed base carries a shed floor frame, 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. 5.9 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 this size bulk delivery is usually the practical choice.
- Where it drops. Have the truck dump as close to the shed base as firm ground allows.
Where crusher run fits
Works well for:
- Base under asphalt, pavers or concrete
- Gravel drives that need a firm, packed surface
- Shed pads and equipment pads
Think twice 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 10x20 area at 3 inches takes about 2.9 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.55 tons per cubic yard.
Common estimating mistakes
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
Questions people ask
How many tons of crusher run for a 14x20 shed base?
About 5.4 tons at 4 inches deep, or 5.9 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 14x20 shed base at 4 inches?
About 3.46 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 shed base?
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 14x20?
280 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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