A single-car parking pad or a short driveway in front of a one-car garage.
Tons at each depth
| Depth | Use it for | Cubic yards | Tons | With 10% extra | Share of a truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | Refreshing thin old gravel | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2 | one-tenth |
| 3 in | Heavier refresh, or a light new driveway | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3 | one-tenth |
| 4 in | New driveway, cars | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4 | one-fifth |
| 6 in | Trucks and heavy use | 3.7 | 5 | 5.5 | one-quarter |
What 3.5 tons looks like
Dumped in one spot, that's a pile about 9 feet across and 2.9 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
Small orders like this often cost almost as much to deliver as a larger one. If you have a path or a second pad to cover, measure it too and order once.
Is your driveway really 10 x 20?
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.