How Much Gravel for a 4x60 Walkway?
How much gravel for a 4x60 walkway: at 3 inches deep you need about 2.22 cubic yards, which is roughly 3.1 tons at 1.4 tons per yard. The walkway covers 240 square feet, so every inch of depth adds about 0.74 yards.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 4x60 walkway
- Area: 4 × 60 = 240 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 3 ÷ 12 = 0.250 ft.
- Cubic feet: 240 × 0.250 = 60.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 2.22 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.4 = 3.1 tons.
The volume and tonnage calculator does this for any size.
Gravel needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons (approx.) | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 1.48 | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| 3 in | 2.22 | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| 4 in | 2.96 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| 6 in | 4.44 | 6.2 | 6.8 |
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 walkway
Dig the path a few inches below grade, compact the bottom, add fabric if needed and install edging on both sides so the material stays on the walk. Since the walkway carries foot traffic, a little extra depth is cheap insurance.
Ordering tips
- Round up. Compaction and uneven ground eat material. Adding about 10 percent is common.
- Delivery size. 3.4 tons fits in a single 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 walkway as firm ground allows.
Good and poor uses for 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
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 2 inches takes about 4.3 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
Questions people ask
How many tons of gravel for a 4x60 walkway?
About 3.1 tons at 3 inches deep, or 3.4 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 4x60 walkway at 3 inches?
About 2.22 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 walkway?
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 4x60?
240 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 4x40 Walkway?
- How Much Gravel for a 4x50 Walkway?
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