How Much Gravel for a 300 Foot Driveway?
A 300-foot driveway at the common 12-foot width covers 3,600 square feet. Spread 4 inches deep, how much gravel for a 300 foot driveway comes to roughly 62.2 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 3,600.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic yards: 3,600.0 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 44.44 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.4 tons per yard = 62.2 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 | 22.22 | 31.1 | 34.2 |
| 4 in | 44.44 | 62.2 | 68.4 |
| 6 in | 66.67 | 93.3 | 102.7 |
| 8 in | 88.89 | 124.4 | 136.9 |
Tons by driveway width
| Width | Tons at 4 in | Tons at 6 in |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 51.9 | 77.8 |
| 12 ft | 62.2 | 93.3 |
| 14 ft | 72.6 | 108.9 |
| 16 ft | 83.0 | 124.4 |
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How many loads
With about 10 percent extra, this is 68.4 tons, roughly 5 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
If this is a new driveway on soil, build a base of 4 to 6 inches of coarse stone first and finish with a packable surface stone. For a refresh, 2 inches over the old surface is common. Long drives benefit from a crown so water runs to the edges.
Ordering and delivery
If you haul it yourself, a typical half-ton pickup should carry only about half a cubic yard of stone, well under what the bed looks like it can hold. Gravel is a broad label, so confirm whether the yard means crushed or rounded stone and whether it carries fines. Round up by about 10 percent for compaction and uneven ground.
Questions people ask
How many tons of gravel for a 300 ft driveway?
About 62.2 tons at 12 ft wide and 4 inches deep.
How many truck loads for a 300 ft driveway?
About 5 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.
Should I put landscape fabric under the stone?
On soft or clay soil, a woven geotextile keeps stone from sinking into the dirt and makes the layer last longer.
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