How Much Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 24x80 Driveway?
How much recycled concrete aggregate for a 24x80 driveway is a quick volume problem. 1,920 square feet at 4 inches comes to 23.70 cubic yards. Recycled concrete aggregate usually weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, so plan on roughly 30.8 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 24x80 driveway
- Area: 24 × 80 = 1,920 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 1,920 × 0.333 = 640.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 23.70 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.3 = 30.8 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 | 17.78 | 23.1 | 25.4 |
| 4 in | 23.70 | 30.8 | 33.9 |
| 6 in | 35.56 | 46.2 | 50.8 |
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. If the yard sells by the cubic yard instead of the ton, use the cubic-yard column directly.
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. Since the driveway carries car and truck traffic, 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. 33.9 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 12x24 area at 4 inches takes about 4.6 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
- Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
Questions people ask
How many tons of recycled concrete aggregate for a 24x80 driveway?
About 30.8 tons at 4 inches deep, or 33.9 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 24x80 driveway at 4 inches?
About 23.70 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 24x80?
1,920 square feet.
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