How Much Recycled Concrete Aggregate for 2,500 Square Feet?
How much recycled concrete aggregate for 2,500 square feet depends on depth. At 4 inches you need about 30.86 cubic yards, roughly 40.1 tons at 1.3 tons per yard. Going to 6 inches raises it to 60.2 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →Recycled concrete aggregate for 2,500 sq ft by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 in | 23.15 | 30.1 | 33.1 |
| 4 in | 30.86 | 40.1 | 44.1 |
| 6 in | 46.30 | 60.2 | 66.2 |
Working it out
- 2,500 sq ft × (4 ÷ 12) ft = 833.3 cubic feet.
- ÷ 27 = 30.86 cubic yards.
- × 1.3 tons per yard = 40.1 tons.
About recycled concrete aggregate
Recycled concrete aggregate is crushed old concrete. It compacts well and often costs less than virgin stone, which makes it a common driveway and pad base. Typical weight: 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Before the truck comes
- Measure odd shapes in pieces. Split curves and L-shapes into rectangles and add them.
- Add a margin. About 10 percent covers compaction and low spots.
- Bulk or bags. Bulk delivery is the practical choice here.
- Prep first. Remove sod, compact the subgrade and set edging before the stone arrives.
Use the volume and tonnage calculator for any other size.
Good and poor uses for recycled concrete aggregate
Works well for:
- Driveway and pad bases
- Temporary construction entrances
- Fill under slabs when compacted in lifts
Poor fit for:
- Near ponds, streams or sensitive plants, since fresh crush can raise pH
- Decorative top layers
- Drainage layers, unless the product is clean and screened
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.40 tons of recycled concrete aggregate (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.0 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 20x25 area at 4 inches takes about 8.0 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
Questions people ask
How many tons of recycled concrete aggregate for 2,500 square feet?
About 40.1 tons at 4 inches deep.
How many cubic yards of recycled concrete aggregate for 2,500 square feet?
About 30.86 yards at 4 inches.
How much recycled concrete aggregate for 2,500 square feet at 3 inches?
About 30.1 tons, or 23.15 cubic yards.
How much does a yard of recycled concrete aggregate weigh?
About 1.2 to 1.4 tons.
Should I add extra?
Yes, about 10 percent is a common allowance.
Related guides
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