Gravel for a 20 × 30 Driveway

A 20 × 30 ft driveway at 4 inches of crushed stone needs about 10.5 tons (≈ 9.53 tonnes) — about 7.41 cubic yards, covering 600 sq ft.

Gravel to order
10.5 tons
≈ 9.53 t
Cubic yards
7.41 cu yd
Coverage
600 sq ft
at 4 in deep
Weight
21,000 lb
crushed stone

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Pre-filled for a 20 × 30 ft area — change the size, depth, or stone type, or switch to metric.

Driveway, path, patio base, or pad

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Stone type & cost
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You need
10.5tons of gravel
21,000 lb · covers 600 sq ft
Cubic yards7.41 cu yd
Cubic feet200 cu ft
Estimated cost$472.5
Quarries sell and price gravel by the ton — order by tons, and add a little extra for spread and compaction.

Estimate only. These figures help you plan how much to buy — they are not engineering or structural advice. Actual needs vary with site conditions, waste, and installation method, so order a little extra and confirm final quantities with your supplier or contractor before you buy or start the job.

Other driveway sizes

Frequently asked questions

How much gravel do I need for a 20x30 driveway?

A 20 × 30 ft driveway at 4 inches deep is about 7.41 cubic yards. For crushed stone (~1.42 tons per cubic yard) that's roughly 10.5 tons (≈ 9.53 tonnes).

How many tons of gravel for a 20x30 driveway?

About 10.5 tons of crushed stone. Pea gravel weighs a little less and crusher-run a little more, so adjust by stone type.

How deep should gravel be for a driveway?

This estimate uses 4 inches. Driveways are usually about 4 inches (often over a compacted base); paths and decorative areas use 2–3 inches.

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