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How Much Recycled Concrete Aggregate for 750 Square Feet?

How much recycled concrete aggregate for 750 square feet depends on depth. At 4 inches you need about 9.26 cubic yards, roughly 12.0 tons at 1.3 tons per yard. Going to 6 inches raises it to 18.1 tons.

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Recycled concrete aggregate for 750 sq ft by depth

DepthCubic yardsTonsTons +10%
3 in6.949.09.9
4 in9.2612.013.2
6 in13.8918.119.9

Working it out

  1. 750 sq ft × (4 ÷ 12) ft = 250.0 cubic feet.
  2. ÷ 27 = 9.26 cubic yards.
  3. × 1.3 tons per yard = 12.0 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.

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.

Where recycled concrete aggregate fits

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 10x20 area at 2 inches takes about 1.6 tons.
  • Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.

Common estimating mistakes

  • Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
  • Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
  • Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
  • Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.

Questions people ask

How many tons of recycled concrete aggregate for 750 square feet?

About 12.0 tons at 4 inches deep.

How many cubic yards of recycled concrete aggregate for 750 square feet?

About 9.26 yards at 4 inches.

How much recycled concrete aggregate for 750 square feet at 3 inches?

About 9.0 tons, or 6.94 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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