How much gravel for a 12 x 50 area?
Short answer
- A 12 x 50 ft area is 600 square feet. At 3 inches deep it needs 5.56 cubic yards (150 cubic feet) of gravel.
- With 10% extra: 8.7 tons (6.11 cubic yards).
- It's typically a single-lane driveway.
Gravel for a 12 x 50 area at 2, 3, 4 inches
Cubic yards are shown without extra so you can compare quotes. The other columns include 10% extra, and tons use 105 lb per cubic foot. Ask your supplier for the exact weight of their material.
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How the math works
12 ft × 50 ft = 600 sq ft. At 3 inches deep that's 600 × 3 ÷ 12 = 150 cubic feet, and ÷ 27 = 5.56 cubic yards. Adding 10% gives 165 cubic feet to buy.
How deep should it be?
For a top-up on an existing gravel surface, 2 to 3 inches is common. New driveways and paver bases are built thicker, in compacted layers: Unilock's guide calls for 6 to 8 inches of base under patios and walkways and 10 to 14 inches under paver driveways.