10 × 40 ft area: the short answer
Covered 3 inches deep with crushed stone, a 10 × 40 ft area needs about 5.00 tons of gravel — about 3.70 cubic yards (100 cubic feet).
Area size
Gravel for a 10 × 40 ft area
A 10 × 40 ft area covered 3 inches deep with crushed stone needs about 5.00 tons of gravel — that's 3.70 cubic yards, or 100 cubic feet. Change the depth and stone type below.
Gravel needed
—Enter area and depth to estimate gravel.
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Estimate only.
Gravel is sold by the (short) ton or cubic yard. Weights use approximate densities that vary
with stone size, moisture, and compaction — order about 5–10% extra for spreading and
settling, and confirm tonnage with your supplier.
Adjust for your job
Lighter stone like pea gravel weighs a little less per yard; a driveway base goes deeper than a path. Change depth and stone type in the calculator, and order 5–10% extra for spreading.
Approximate crushed-stone density at 3″; 1 ton = 2,000 lb. Estimates only.
FAQ
How much gravel for a 10 × 40 ft area?
At 3 inches of crushed stone, a 10 × 40 ft area needs about 5.00 tons (3.70 cubic yards, 100 cubic feet). A 4-inch driveway base needs about a third more — set your depth in the calculator.
How many cubic yards of gravel for a 10 × 40 ft area?
About 3.70 cubic yards at 3 inches deep. Suppliers sell by the ton or the cubic yard, so the calculator shows both — order about 5–10% extra for spreading and settling.
Estimate only, based on approximate crushed-stone density at 3″ depth. Weights vary with stone size, moisture, and compaction. Confirm tonnage with your supplier before delivery.