How Much Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 20x150 Driveway?
How much recycled concrete aggregate for a 20x150 driveway: at 4 inches deep you need about 37.04 cubic yards, which is roughly 48.1 tons at 1.3 tons per yard. The driveway covers 3,000 square feet, so every inch of depth adds about 9.26 yards.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 20x150 driveway
- Area: 20 × 150 = 3,000 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 3,000 × 0.333 = 1,000.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 37.04 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.3 = 48.1 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 | 27.78 | 36.1 | 39.7 |
| 4 in | 37.04 | 48.1 | 53.0 |
| 6 in | 55.56 | 72.2 | 79.4 |
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. Ask your supplier for their own tons-per-yard figure, since stone source and moisture shift it.
Preparing the driveway
Strip sod and soft topsoil, grade for drainage and compact the subgrade before any stone goes down. Gravel drives last longer with a compacted base layer under the top stone and a slight crown so water runs off. For car and truck traffic, the depths in the table above are a reasonable starting range.
Ordering tips
- Round up. Compaction and uneven ground eat material. Adding about 10 percent is common.
- Delivery size. 53.0 tons may take more than one 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 driveway as firm ground allows.
When to choose 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 14x28 area at 2 inches takes about 3.1 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
- 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.
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
Questions people ask
How many tons of recycled concrete aggregate for a 20x150 driveway?
About 48.1 tons at 4 inches deep, or 53.0 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 20x150 driveway at 4 inches?
About 37.04 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 driveway?
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 20x150?
3,000 square feet.
Related guides
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- Tons to Cubic Yards for Gravel: Conversion Chart
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- How Much Does a Ton of Gravel Cover? Depth Chart
- How Much Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 20x100 Driveway?
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