How Much Recycled Concrete Aggregate for 500 Square Feet?
How much recycled concrete aggregate for 500 square feet depends on depth. At 4 inches you need about 6.17 cubic yards, roughly 8.0 tons at 1.3 tons per yard. At 3 inches the order drops to 6.0 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →Recycled concrete aggregate for 500 sq ft by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 in | 4.63 | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| 4 in | 6.17 | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| 6 in | 9.26 | 12.0 | 13.2 |
Working it out
- 500 sq ft × (4 ÷ 12) ft = 166.7 cubic feet.
- ÷ 27 = 6.17 cubic yards.
- × 1.3 tons per yard = 8.0 tons.
About recycled concrete aggregate
Ask whether the recycled concrete has been screened for rebar and debris. Fresh-crushed concrete can also be alkaline, so keep it away from sensitive plantings and streams. Expect the weight to fall in the range of 1.2 to 1.4 tons per yard.
Ordering checklist
- 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
Less suited to:
- 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 12x24 area at 3 inches takes about 3.5 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Questions people ask
How many tons of recycled concrete aggregate for 500 square feet?
About 8.0 tons at 4 inches deep.
How many cubic yards of recycled concrete aggregate for 500 square feet?
About 6.17 yards at 4 inches.
How much recycled concrete aggregate for 500 square feet at 3 inches?
About 6.0 tons, or 4.63 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.
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