Tons of Crusher Run per 100 Feet of 10 ft Road
Tons of crusher run per 100 feet of 10 foot road: about 29 tons at 6 inches deep. The strip is 10 ft × 100 ft = 1,000 square feet. Shoulders, pullouts and turnarounds add to the total; measure them separately.
Volume and tonnage calculator →Tons by depth
| Depth | Tons | Truckloads (~14 t) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in | 14 | 2 |
| 4 in | 19 | 2 |
| 6 in | 29 | 3 |
| 8 in | 38 | 3 |
The math
- Area: 10 × 100 = 1,000 sq ft.
- Volume at 6 in: 1,000 × 0.500 = 500 cu ft (19 cubic yards).
- × 1.55 tons per yard = 29 tons.
Road section basics
A 10-foot width fits one lane of traffic. Crusher run (also sold as crush and run, dense-grade aggregate or QP in some regions) mixes stone with stone dust. It compacts into a firm, nearly solid layer, which makes it the usual base under pavers, asphalt and gravel drives. Crown the surface so water sheds to ditches on both sides.
Practical notes
- Phasing. Large tonnages are delivered over days; schedule spreading and compaction to keep up with trucks.
- Waste. Allow 5 to 10 percent.
- Hauling. Distance from the quarry or plant often costs as much as the material on long jobs; see asphalt hauling cost per ton.
Check other sizes with the volume and tonnage calculator.
Where crusher run fits
Best suited to:
- Base under asphalt, pavers or concrete
- Gravel drives that need a firm, packed surface
- Shed pads and equipment pads
Poor fit for:
- Drainage layers, since the fines slow water
- Decorative beds
- Spots where you want water to soak straight through
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.48 tons of crusher run (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.8 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 12x24 area at 2 inches takes about 2.8 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.55 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- 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.
Questions people ask
How many tons of crusher run per 100 feet of 10 ft road?
About 29 tons at 6 inches.
How many truckloads is that?
About 3 loads at roughly 14 tons each.
How many square feet is 100 feet of 10 ft road?
1,000 square feet.
Should I add extra for waste?
Yes, 5 to 10 percent is common.
Does this include the shoulders?
No. Measure shoulders and pullouts separately and add them.
Related guides
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- Tons of Crusher Run per Mile of 10 ft Road
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