Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 12x36 Parking Pad
How much recycled concrete aggregate for a 12x36 parking pad: at 4 inches deep you need about 5.33 cubic yards, which is roughly 6.9 tons at 1.3 tons per yard. The parking pad covers 432 square feet, so every inch of depth adds about 1.33 yards.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 12x36 parking pad
- Area: 12 × 36 = 432 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 432 × 0.333 = 144.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 5.33 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.3 = 6.9 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 | 4.00 | 5.2 | 5.7 |
| 4 in | 5.33 | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| 6 in | 8.00 | 10.4 | 11.4 |
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. Weight per yard is a planning number; the scale ticket at the yard is the real one.
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. This parking pad sees parked vehicles, so match the depth to that load rather than to the minimum.
Ordering tips
- Round up. Compaction and uneven ground eat material. Adding about 10 percent is common.
- Delivery size. 7.6 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.
When to choose recycled concrete aggregate
Good uses:
- 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 20x25 area at 4 inches takes about 8.0 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Common estimating mistakes
- 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.
- 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.
Questions people ask
How many tons of recycled concrete aggregate for a 12x36 parking pad?
About 6.9 tons at 4 inches deep, or 7.6 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 12x36 parking pad at 4 inches?
About 5.33 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 12x36?
432 square feet.
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