A rural driveway or a long lane to a house set back from the road.
Tons at each depth
| Depth | Use it for | Cubic yards | Tons | With 10% extra | Share of a truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | Refreshing thin old gravel | 14.8 | 20.5 | 23 | 1.2 trucks |
| 3 in | Heavier refresh, or a light new driveway | 22.2 | 31 | 34 | 1.7 trucks |
| 4 in | New driveway, cars | 29.6 | 41.5 | 45.5 | 2.3 trucks |
| 6 in | Trucks and heavy use | 44.4 | 62 | 68.5 | 3.5 trucks |
What 41.5 tons looks like
Dumped in one spot, that's a pile about 18 feet across and 5.5 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
Long driveways are rarely a constant 12 ft wide. Trace yours: flares at the road and a parking area at the house often add 20% or more.
Is your driveway really 200 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.