Tons of Crusher Run per 100 Feet of 14 ft Road
Tons of crusher run per 100 feet of 14 foot road: about 40 tons at 6 inches deep. The strip is 14 ft × 100 ft = 1,400 square feet. On a job this long, half an inch of extra depth adds a lot of tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →Tons by depth
| Depth | Tons | Truckloads (~14 t) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in | 20 | 2 |
| 4 in | 27 | 2 |
| 6 in | 40 | 3 |
| 8 in | 54 | 4 |
The math
- Area: 14 × 100 = 1,400 sq ft.
- Volume at 6 in: 1,400 × 0.500 = 700 cu ft (26 cubic yards).
- × 1.55 tons per yard = 40 tons.
Building a road this width
A 14-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.
When to choose crusher run
Good uses:
- Base under asphalt, pavers or concrete
- Gravel drives that need a firm, packed surface
- Shed pads and equipment pads
Less suited to:
- 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 14x28 area at 3 inches takes about 5.6 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.55 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
- 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.
- 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 14 ft road?
About 40 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 14 ft road?
1,400 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 100 Feet of 12 ft Road
- Tons of Crusher Run per Mile of 14 ft Road
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