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Tons of Crusher Run per 100 Feet of 24 ft Road

Tons of crusher run per 100 feet of 24 foot road: about 69 tons at 6 inches deep. The strip is 24 ft × 100 ft = 2,400 square feet. Shoulders, pullouts and turnarounds add to the total; measure them separately.

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Tons by depth

DepthTonsTruckloads (~14 t)
3 in343
4 in464
6 in695
8 in927

The math

  1. Area: 24 × 100 = 2,400 sq ft.
  2. Volume at 6 in: 2,400 × 0.500 = 1,200 cu ft (44 cubic yards).
  3. × 1.55 tons per yard = 69 tons.

What goes into the section

At 24 feet wide, this is a two-lane road width. 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.

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When to choose crusher run

Works well for:

  • Base under asphalt, pavers or concrete
  • Gravel drives that need a firm, packed surface
  • Shed pads and equipment pads

Think twice 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 8x16 area at 3 inches takes about 1.8 tons.
  • Weight used here: about 1.55 tons per cubic yard.

Common estimating mistakes

  • Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
  • Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
  • Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
  • Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.

Questions people ask

How many tons of crusher run per 100 feet of 24 ft road?

About 69 tons at 6 inches.

How many truckloads is that?

About 5 loads at roughly 14 tons each.

How many square feet is 100 feet of 24 ft road?

2,400 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.

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