How Much Gravel for a 24x80 Driveway?

A 24 by 80 foot driveway is 1,920 square feet. How much gravel for a 24x80 driveway depends on depth: at 4 inches it is about 23.70 cubic yards or 33.2 tons. Suppliers usually sell by the ton, so the tonnage is the number to give them.

Volume and tonnage calculator →

The math for a 24x80 driveway

Area: 24 × 80 = 1,920 sq ft.
Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
Cubic feet: 1,920 × 0.333 = 640.0 cu ft.
Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 23.70 yd³.
Tons: × 1.4 = 33.2 tons.

The volume and tonnage calculator does this for any size.

Gravel needed by depth

Depth	Cubic yards	Tons (approx.)	Tons +10%
2 in	11.85	16.6	18.3
3 in	17.78	24.9	27.4
4 in	23.70	33.2	36.5
6 in	35.56	49.8	54.8

About gravel

Because ’gravel’ covers so many products, the weight per yard moves with stone size and how much fine material is in the pile. Rounded stone with no fines rolls under tires; crushed stone with fines locks together. 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. This driveway sees car and truck traffic, so match the depth to that load rather than to the minimum.

Ordering tips

Round up. Compaction and uneven ground eat material. Adding about 10 percent is common.
Delivery size. 36.5 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.

When to choose gravel

Works well for:

Rural driveways and lanes where low upfront cost matters
Drainage areas and around downspouts
Temporary access while a site is under construction

Poor fit for:

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 2 inches takes about 4.3 tons.
Weight used here: about 1.4 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.
Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.

Questions people ask

How many tons of gravel for a 24x80 driveway?

About 33.2 tons at 4 inches deep, or 36.5 tons with 10 percent extra.

How many cubic yards is a 24x80 driveway at 4 inches?

About 23.70 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 24x80?

1,920 square feet.

As an Amazon Associate, AsphaltTons.com earns from qualifying purchases. Product links below are sponsored.