Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 10x20 Parking Pad
A 10 by 20 foot parking pad is 200 square feet. How much recycled concrete aggregate for a 10x20 parking pad depends on depth: at 4 inches it is about 2.47 cubic yards or 3.2 tons. Suppliers usually sell by the ton, so the tonnage is the number to give them.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 10x20 parking pad
- Area: 10 × 20 = 200 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 200 × 0.333 = 66.7 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 2.47 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.3 = 3.2 tons.
The volume and tonnage calculator does this for any size.
Recycled concrete aggregate needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons (approx.) | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 in | 1.85 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| 4 in | 2.47 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| 6 in | 3.70 | 4.8 | 5.3 |
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. Ask your supplier for their own tons-per-yard figure, since stone source and moisture shift it.
Preparing the parking pad
Dig out organic soil, compact the subgrade and set an edge so the stone does not migrate onto the lawn. A pad that holds parked weight for long periods benefits from a dense base under the surface stone. Since the parking pad carries parked vehicles, 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. 3.5 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 parking pad as firm ground allows.
Where recycled concrete aggregate fits
Best suited to:
- 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 8x16 area at 3 inches takes about 1.5 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
- Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
Questions people ask
How many tons of recycled concrete aggregate for a 10x20 parking pad?
About 3.2 tons at 4 inches deep, or 3.5 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 10x20 parking pad at 4 inches?
About 2.47 cubic yards.
How much does a cubic yard of recycled concrete aggregate weigh?
Usually around 1.2 to 1.4 tons, depending on stone size, fines and moisture.
How deep should recycled concrete aggregate be for a parking pad?
The table above shows 3 to 6 inches. Shallower depths suit top dressing; deeper depths suit new installs and heavier use.
How many square feet is 10x20?
200 square feet.
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