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How do I figure out how much landscaping rock I need?
Divide the desired depth for your landscape rock in inches by 12 to convert it to feet. For instance, if you want the rock to be 2 inches deep, divide 2 by 12, which equals 0.1667 feet. Multiply the length by the width by the desired depth in feet for your landscape rock to find the number of cubic feet you will need.
How many square feet does a ton of riprap cover?
One ton of rip rap will usually cover an area of 35 to 40 linear feet, spread 3′ wide.
How much does a ton of crush and run cost?
Crush and Run Prices. Crush and run gravel costs $24 to $34 per ton, about $50 per cubic yard, or $0.50 to $2.00 per square foot, which is one of the cheapest materials.
How much will a ton of stone cover?
A ton of gravel will cover approximately 100 square feet, 2 inches deep.
How much square footage does a ton of gravel cover?
How many square feet will a ton cover?
240 square feet
Coverage Chart
| One Ton of Rock Covers: | One Cubic Yard Covers: | |
|---|---|---|
| 240 square feet | 1” deep | 300 square feet |
| 40 square feet | 6” deep | 25 square feet |
| 20 square feet | 12” deep | |
| Above approximately for rock up to 1 ½” and sand, soils that are weighed. | Above approximately for soil mixes that are sold by the cubic yard. |
What should the depth of a gravel driveway be?
A 100’ measuring tape or measuring wheel may be needed to find these measurements depending on how long the driveway is. Divide the measurement in inches by 36 to find the driveway’s depth in yards. Most driveways should have a depth of 6-8″ of gravel.
How big of an area does a bag of stone cover?
Consider a ½ cubic foot bag of stone or soil weighs about 50 lbs and will cover 2 square feet at 3″ deep. A bag of hardwood or cedar bark contains about 1 cubic foot of material, enough to cover about 4 square feet at 3″ deep. If you have large areas you probably need bulk.
How to calculate the depth of gravel coverage?
Then click Calculate. The calculator will tell you approximately how many tons of material you’ll need (based on typical coverage of 90 sq. ft./ton, 2″ deep). Then call the S&J Exco, Inc at (508) 398-4000.
How do you calculate cubic yards for a driveway?
Cubic yards are determined by multiplying length by width, by depth in yards. Find the driveway’s length and width in yards by dividing the measurement in feet by 3. A 100’ measuring tape or measuring wheel may be needed to find these measurements depending on how long the driveway is.