How Much Recycled Concrete for a 500 Foot Driveway?
A 500-foot driveway at the common 12-foot width covers 6,000 square feet. Spread 4 inches deep, how much recycled concrete for a 500 foot driveway comes to roughly 96.3 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 6,000.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic yards: 6,000.0 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 74.07 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.3 tons per yard = 96.3 tons.
The crushed stone calculator does this for any size.
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Recycled concrete needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons of recycled concrete | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 37.04 | 48.1 | 53.0 |
| 4 in | 74.07 | 96.3 | 105.9 |
| 6 in | 111.11 | 144.4 | 158.9 |
| 8 in | 148.15 | 192.6 | 211.9 |
Tons by driveway width
| Width | Tons at 4 in | Tons at 6 in |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 80.2 | 120.4 |
| 12 ft | 96.3 | 144.4 |
| 14 ft | 112.3 | 168.5 |
| 16 ft | 128.4 | 192.6 |
Related: How Much Recycled Concrete Aggregate for 500 Square Feet?
How many loads
With about 10 percent extra, this is 105.9 tons, roughly 8 loads if the yard runs 15-ton trucks. Ask the driver to tailgate-spread it along the drive to save hours of raking.
Base and top layer
A new driveway usually starts with a larger base stone on compacted subgrade, then a top layer that packs. Topping up an existing drive takes much less, often 2 inches. Add culverts or ditches where water crosses the drive.
Getting it delivered
Small dump trucks commonly carry around 5 to 10 tons and tri-axles more, but loads vary by truck and state, so ask the yard what fits in one trip. Recycled concrete aggregate compacts well and is often cheaper than quarry stone; ask for a screened product. Ask your supplier for their own tons-per-yard number, since stone source and moisture change it.
Questions people ask
How many tons of recycled concrete for a 500 ft driveway?
About 96.3 tons at 12 ft wide and 4 inches deep.
How many truck loads for a 500 ft driveway?
About 8 loads of 15 tons, including some extra.
How many tons of recycled concrete are in a cubic yard?
Roughly 1.3 tons for planning, but suppliers vary with stone size and moisture.
Do I need to compact it?
Yes for anything that carries weight. Compact in lifts of a few inches with a plate compactor.
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