How much area does 1 ton of gravel cover?

About 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, 67 square feet at 3 inches, or 50 square feet at 4 inches, for typical crushed stone at 1.4 tons per cubic yard.

How much does a yard of gravel cover?

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at 2 inches, 108 square feet at 3 inches, and 81 square feet at 4 inches deep.

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Frequently asked questions

How much area does 1 ton of gravel cover?: About 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, 67 square feet at 3 inches, or 50 square feet at 4 inches, for typical crushed stone at 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
How much does a yard of gravel cover?: One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at 2 inches, 108 square feet at 3 inches, and 81 square feet at 4 inches deep.