Tons of Crusher Run per Mile of 24 ft Road
Tons of crusher run per mile of 24 foot road: about 3,637 tons at 6 inches deep. The strip is 24 ft × 5,280 ft = 126,720 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 | 1,819 | 130 |
| 4 in | 2,425 | 174 |
| 6 in | 3,637 | 260 |
| 8 in | 4,850 | 347 |
The math
- Area: 24 × 5,280 = 126,720 sq ft.
- Volume at 6 in: 126,720 × 0.500 = 63,360 cu ft (2,347 cubic yards).
- × 1.55 tons per yard = 3,637 tons.
Road section basics
A 24-foot width gives two full lanes. 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
Works well for:
- 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 12x24 area at 3 inches takes about 4.1 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.55 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- 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.
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
Questions people ask
How many tons of crusher run per mile of 24 ft road?
About 3,637 tons at 6 inches.
How many truckloads is that?
About 260 loads at roughly 14 tons each.
How many square feet is mile of 24 ft road?
126,720 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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