How Much Gravel for a 1320 Foot Driveway?
A 1320-foot driveway (a quarter mile) at the common 12-foot width covers 15,840 square feet. Spread 4 inches deep, how much gravel for a 1320 foot driveway comes to roughly 273.8 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 15,840.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic yards: 15,840.0 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 195.56 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.4 tons per yard = 273.8 tons.
The gravel calculator does this for any size.
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Gravel needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons of gravel | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 97.78 | 136.9 | 150.6 |
| 4 in | 195.56 | 273.8 | 301.2 |
| 6 in | 293.33 | 410.7 | 451.7 |
| 8 in | 391.11 | 547.6 | 602.3 |
Tons by driveway width
| Width | Tons at 4 in | Tons at 6 in |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 228.1 | 342.2 |
| 12 ft | 273.8 | 410.7 |
| 14 ft | 319.4 | 479.1 |
| 16 ft | 365.0 | 547.6 |
Related: How Much Gravel for a 500 Foot Driveway?
How many loads
With about 10 percent extra, this is 301.2 tons, roughly 21 loads if the yard runs 15-ton trucks. Ask the driver to tailgate-spread it along the drive to save hours of raking.
Layers for a lasting driveway
A new driveway usually starts with a larger base stone on compacted subgrade, then a top layer that packs. Topping up an existing drive takes much less, often 2 inches. Long drives benefit from a crown so water runs to the edges.
Getting it delivered
Small dump trucks commonly carry around 5 to 10 tons and tri-axles more, but loads vary by truck and state, so ask the yard what fits in one trip. Gravel is a broad label, so confirm whether the yard means crushed or rounded stone and whether it carries fines. The scale ticket is the real weight; tons per yard here is a planning figure.
Questions people ask
How many tons of gravel for a 1320 ft driveway?
About 273.8 tons at 12 ft wide and 4 inches deep.
How many truck loads for a 1320 ft driveway?
About 21 loads of 15 tons, including some extra.
How many tons of gravel are in a cubic yard?
Roughly 1.4 tons for planning, but suppliers vary with stone size and moisture.
Do I need to compact it?
Yes for anything that carries weight. Compact in lifts of a few inches with a plate compactor.
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