How Much Crusher Run for a 30x20 Parking Pad?
How much crusher run for a 30x20 parking pad: at 4 inches deep you need about 7.41 cubic yards, which is roughly 11.5 tons at 1.55 tons per yard. The parking pad covers 600 square feet, so every inch of depth adds about 1.85 yards.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 30x20 parking pad
- Area: 30 × 20 = 600 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 600 × 0.333 = 200.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 7.41 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.55 = 11.5 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 | 5.56 | 8.6 | 9.5 |
| 4 in | 7.41 | 11.5 | 12.6 |
| 6 in | 11.11 | 17.2 | 18.9 |
| 8 in | 14.81 | 23.0 | 25.3 |
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. 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. For parked vehicles, 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. 12.6 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 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 crusher run
Best suited to:
- 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 12x24 area at 2 inches takes about 2.8 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.55 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- 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.
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
- 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 30x20 parking pad?
About 11.5 tons at 4 inches deep, or 12.6 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 30x20 parking pad at 4 inches?
About 7.41 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 parking pad?
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 30x20?
600 square feet.
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