How Much Crusher Run for a 8x12 Patio?
How much crusher run for a 8x12 patio is a quick volume problem. 96 square feet at 3 inches comes to 0.89 cubic yards. Crusher run usually weighs about 1.5 to 1.7 compacted tons per cubic yard, so plan on roughly 1.4 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 8x12 patio
- Area: 8 × 12 = 96 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 3 ÷ 12 = 0.250 ft.
- Cubic feet: 96 × 0.250 = 24.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 0.89 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.55 = 1.4 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 | 0.89 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| 4 in | 1.19 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 6 in | 1.78 | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| 8 in | 2.37 | 3.7 | 4.0 |
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. Weight per yard is a planning number; the scale ticket at the yard is the real one.
Preparing the patio
Remove sod, level the area with a slight slope away from the house, and lay landscape fabric if weeds are a concern. Edging keeps loose material inside the patio footprint. For foot traffic and furniture, 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. 1.5 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 1.4 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 patio as firm ground allows.
Good and poor uses for crusher run
Good uses:
- 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 14x28 area at 3 inches takes about 5.6 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.55 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- 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.
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
Questions people ask
How many tons of crusher run for a 8x12 patio?
About 1.4 tons at 3 inches deep, or 1.5 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 8x12 patio at 3 inches?
About 0.89 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 patio?
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 8x12?
96 square feet.
Related guides
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