How Much Does 10 Tons of Recycled Concrete Aggregate Cover?
How much does 10 tons of recycled concrete aggregate cover depends on how deep you spread it. At about 1.3 tons per cubic yard, 10 tons is roughly 7.7 cubic yards. Spread 4 inches deep, that covers about 623 square feet. Go thinner and it covers more; go deeper and it covers less.
Volume and tonnage calculator →How the coverage is figured
- Tons to cubic yards: 10 ÷ 1.3 = 7.7 yd³.
- Cubic yards to cubic feet: × 27 = 208 cu ft.
- Divide by depth in feet: at 4 inches (0.333 ft), 208 ÷ 0.333 = 623 sq ft.
Coverage of 10 tons at different depths
| Depth | Square feet covered | Square yards |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in | 831 | 92 |
| 4 in | 623 | 69 |
| 6 in | 415 | 46 |
About recycled concrete aggregate
Recycled concrete aggregate is crushed old concrete. It compacts well and often costs less than virgin stone, which makes it a common driveway and pad base. Weight runs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, so treat the table as a planning range rather than an exact figure.
Planning around 10 tons
10 tons is about one tandem-axle truck load, though legal limits vary by truck and state. Spread from the pile with a loader, skid steer or wheelbarrow, then rake to depth before compacting if the material calls for it.
- Check depth as you go. Stakes marked at the target depth help keep the spread even.
- Expect some loss. Compaction and uneven ground use more than the flat-math figure. Keep about 10 percent in reserve.
- Ask about moisture. Wet material weighs more, so a ton of it covers less.
To run your own numbers, use the volume and tonnage calculator.
When to choose recycled concrete aggregate
Best suited to:
- Driveway and pad bases
- Temporary construction entrances
- Fill under slabs when compacted in lifts
Poor fit for:
- Near ponds, streams or sensitive plants, since fresh crush can raise pH
- Decorative top layers
- Drainage layers, unless the product is clean and screened
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.40 tons of recycled concrete aggregate (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.0 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 12x24 area at 4 inches takes about 4.6 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
- 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.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
Questions people ask
How many cubic yards is 10 tons of recycled concrete aggregate?
About 7.7 cubic yards at 1.3 tons per yard.
How many square feet does 10 tons of recycled concrete aggregate cover at 4 inches?
About 623 square feet.
How many square feet does 10 tons cover at 3 inches?
About 831 square feet.
How much does a yard of recycled concrete aggregate weigh?
About 1.2 to 1.4 tons.
Will 10 tons fit in one truck?
It depends on the truck. Single-axle dump trucks often carry under 10 tons and tandems around 13 to 16; your supplier will know their limits.
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