How many square feet does a cubic foot of rock cover?
By Mia Moss
How many square feet does a cubic foot of rock cover?
One cubic yard covers approximately 100 square feet to a depth of 3″….How much does a cubic foot of rock cover?
| Depth | One 2 Cubic Foot Bag Covers |
|---|---|
| 1” | 24 sq feet |
| 2” | 12 sq feet |
| 3” | 8 sq feet |
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 big is one ton of rock covers?
Coverage Chart One Ton of Rock Covers: One Cubic Yard of Soil or Wood Mulch Cov One Cubic Yard of Soil or Wood Mulch Cov 240 square feet 1″ deep 300 square feet 120 square feet 2″ deep 150 square feet 80 square feet 3″ deep 100 square feet 60 square feet 4″ deep 75 square feet
How to calculate the depth of a cubic yard of rock?
Measure the depth you want, in inches–how high you want the layer of crushed granite or other rock. Multiply this number by the square footage. For example, 200 square feet multiplied by 2 inches is 400.
How to calculate how many cubic yards of stone?
Calculate square feet for each and add the square footage together to figure total needed. Example: A rectangular area 16 feet long by 10 feet wide and you want 4 inches deep of stone. 160 divided by 81 = 2 cubic yards (81 comes from the chart, 81 is how many square feet 1 cubic yard covers at a 4 inch depth)
How much rock to cover 360 square feet?
Square feet of coverage area ÷ coverage area per 1 ton = tons of rock needed. Using this formula, you can see that if you’re looking to cover 360 square feet with 1”-3” size rocks, you’re probably going to need 4.5 tons. If you’re using smaller materials, say 3/4”-1”, you may need only 3.6 tons.
Measure the depth you want, in inches–how high you want the layer of crushed granite or other rock. Multiply this number by the square footage. For example, 200 square feet multiplied by 2 inches is 400.
Calculate square feet for each and add the square footage together to figure total needed. Example: A rectangular area 16 feet long by 10 feet wide and you want 4 inches deep of stone. 160 divided by 81 = 2 cubic yards (81 comes from the chart, 81 is how many square feet 1 cubic yard covers at a 4 inch depth)
Square feet of coverage area ÷ coverage area per 1 ton = tons of rock needed. Using this formula, you can see that if you’re looking to cover 360 square feet with 1”-3” size rocks, you’re probably going to need 4.5 tons. If you’re using smaller materials, say 3/4”-1”, you may need only 3.6 tons.
