How Much Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 6x16 Shed Base?
How much recycled concrete aggregate for a 6x16 shed base is a quick volume problem. 96 square feet at 4 inches comes to 1.19 cubic yards. Recycled concrete aggregate usually weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, so plan on roughly 1.5 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 6x16 shed base
- Area: 6 × 16 = 96 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 96 × 0.333 = 32.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 1.19 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.3 = 1.5 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 | 0.89 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| 4 in | 1.19 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| 6 in | 1.78 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
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. Weight per yard is a planning number; the scale ticket at the yard is the real one.
Preparing the shed base
Level the footprint, extend the stone a foot or so beyond the shed walls for drip and drainage, and compact in lifts. A timber or block border holds the pad shape. This shed base sees a shed floor frame, 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. 1.7 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 shed base 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 3 inches takes about 6.0 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Common estimating mistakes
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
- 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.
- 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 6x16 shed base?
About 1.5 tons at 4 inches deep, or 1.7 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 6x16 shed base at 4 inches?
About 1.19 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 shed base?
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 6x16?
96 square feet.
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