How Much River Rock for a 14 Foot Circle?
How much river rock for a 14 foot circle: about 1.9 tons at 3 inches deep. A circle 14 feet across covers about 153.9 square feet (3.1416 × 7²).
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 153.9 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 3 ÷ 12 = 0.250 ft.
- Cubic yards: 153.9 × 0.250 ÷ 27 = 1.43 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.35 tons per yard = 1.9 tons.
The gravel calculator does this for any size.
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River rock needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons of river rock | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 0.95 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| 3 in | 1.43 | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| 4 in | 1.90 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| 6 in | 2.85 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Where round stone areas work
Circles show up around fire pits, under swing sets, around trees and as seating areas. Steel or paver edging keeps the round shape crisp and holds loose stone in place. Do not pile stone against tree trunks; leave a gap at the base.
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Ordering and delivery
Most quarries and landscape yards deliver by the ton; ask whether there is a minimum and a delivery fee, and where the driver can dump without damaging your lawn. River rock is smooth and decorative; larger sizes cover less area per ton at the same depth. Round up by about 10 percent for compaction and uneven ground.
Planning the cost
Quarries and landscape suppliers set their own prices, and they change by region and season. Get the price per ton, the delivery fee and the minimum order. If two products will both work, compare cost per square foot at your depth rather than cost per ton.
Tools for the job
A flat shovel, a steel rake, a wheelbarrow and a rented plate compactor cover most residential pads. A landscape rake or the back of a rake levels the top layer, and a long straightedge or a level string shows high and low spots before the final pass.
Questions people ask
How many tons of river rock for a 14 ft circle?
About 1.9 tons at 3 inches deep.
How many square feet is a 14 foot circle?
About 153.9 square feet.
How many tons of river rock are in a cubic yard?
Roughly 1.35 tons for planning, but suppliers vary with stone size and moisture.
Should I put landscape fabric under the stone?
On soft or clay soil, a woven geotextile keeps stone from sinking into the dirt and makes the layer last longer.
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