A long suburban or short rural driveway.
Tons at each depth
| Depth | Use it for | Cubic yards | Tons | With 10% extra | Share of a truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | Refreshing thin old gravel | 7.4 | 10.5 | 11.5 | half |
| 3 in | Heavier refresh, or a light new driveway | 11.1 | 15.5 | 17 | nearly all |
| 4 in | New driveway, cars | 14.8 | 20.5 | 23 | 1.2 trucks |
| 6 in | Trucks and heavy use | 22.2 | 31 | 34 | 1.7 trucks |
What 20.5 tons looks like
Dumped in one spot, that's a pile about 17 feet across and 5.3 feet high, so plan on a clear spot about the size of a parking space, and rake it out from there.
Worth knowing at this size
At 3 inches this is almost exactly one 18-ton truck. If you're between depths, a full truck is usually the better price per ton.
At 3 inches you're within 20% of a full 18-ton truck. A full truck often costs little more and leaves extra for low spots.
Is your driveway really 100 ft?
Most aren't exactly. Flares at the street and the apron by the garage add up. Trace yours on a map for the exact number, then price it at your ZIP with Hello Gravel.