How Much Gravel for a 14x250 Driveway?
A 14 by 250 foot driveway is 3,500 square feet. How much gravel for a 14x250 driveway depends on depth: at 4 inches it is about 43.21 cubic yards or 60.5 tons. Suppliers usually sell by the ton, so the tonnage is the number to give them.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 14x250 driveway
- Area: 14 × 250 = 3,500 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 3,500 × 0.333 = 1,166.7 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 43.21 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.4 = 60.5 tons.
The volume and tonnage calculator does this for any size.
Gravel needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons (approx.) | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 21.60 | 30.2 | 33.3 |
| 3 in | 32.41 | 45.4 | 49.9 |
| 4 in | 43.21 | 60.5 | 66.5 |
| 6 in | 64.81 | 90.7 | 99.8 |
About gravel
Plain gravel is a loose term. Yards use it for rounded bank or river stone as well as for crushed rock, so ask whether the load is washed, crushed or a mix before you lock in a tonnage. If the yard sells by the cubic yard instead of the ton, use the cubic-yard column directly.
Preparing the driveway
Strip sod and soft topsoil, grade for drainage and compact the subgrade before any stone goes down. Gravel drives last longer with a compacted base layer under the top stone and a slight crown so water runs off. For car and truck traffic, 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. 66.5 tons may take more than one 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 driveway as firm ground allows.
Where gravel fits
Best suited to:
- Rural driveways and lanes where low upfront cost matters
- Drainage areas and around downspouts
- Temporary access while a site is under construction
Less suited to:
- Steep slopes, where loose stone washes downhill
- Spots plowed often, since plows push gravel into the lawn
- Areas next to doors, because stone tracks inside
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.43 tons of gravel (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.3 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 20x25 area at 3 inches takes about 6.5 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
Questions people ask
How many tons of gravel for a 14x250 driveway?
About 60.5 tons at 4 inches deep, or 66.5 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 14x250 driveway at 4 inches?
About 43.21 cubic yards.
How much does a cubic yard of gravel weigh?
Usually around 1.3 to 1.5 tons, depending on stone size, fines and moisture.
How deep should gravel be for a driveway?
The table above shows 2 to 6 inches. Shallower depths suit top dressing; deeper depths suit new installs and heavier use.
How many square feet is 14x250?
3,500 square feet.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Ton of Gravel Cover? Depth Chart
- Tons to Cubic Yards for Gravel: Conversion Chart
- How Many Tons of Gravel in a Dump Truck? Loads and Coverage
- How Much Gravel for a 14x150 Driveway?
- How Much Gravel for a 14x200 Driveway?
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