Crusher Run Calculator
Tons and yards of crusher run for a driveway or pad.
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Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed.
Results
- Crusher run needed
- 19.17 tons
- Cubic yards (compacted)
- 14.2 yd³
- Loose cubic yards
- 12.35 yd³
- Estimated cost
- $670.83
- Truck loads (20 t)
- 1
Quick answer
Crusher run is ordered by the ton; one cubic yard compacts to roughly 1.35 tons, so a 100 × 10 ft drive at 4 in deep needs about 16.7 tons.
tons = L × W × D/12 ÷ 27 × 1.35
At a glance
| What it does | Tons and yards of crusher run for a driveway or pad. |
|---|---|
| Category | Home & DIY |
| Inputs needed | Length, Width, Depth, Compaction allowance, Price per ton |
| Main output | Crusher run needed |
| Formula | tons = L × W × D/12 ÷ 27 × 1.35 |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Crusher Run Calculator
- 1Measure the driveway length and width in feet.
- 2Choose a depth — 4 in for a top layer, 6–8 in for a new base.
- 3Add compaction and your local price per ton.
Inputs explained
- Length(ft)
- Enter the length you are working with.
- Width(ft)
- Enter the width you are working with.
- Depth(in)
- Enter the depth you are working with.
- Compaction allowance(%)
- Enter the compaction allowance you are working with.
- Price per ton($)
- Enter the price per ton you are working with.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Length100 ft
- Width10 ft
- Depth4 in
- Compaction allowance15 %
- Price per ton35 $
Results
- Crusher run needed19.17 tons
- Cubic yards (compacted)14.2 yd³
- Loose cubic yards12.35 yd³
- Estimated cost$670.83
- Truck loads (20 t)1
Frequently asked questions
How deep should crusher run be for a driveway?
4 inches over an existing base, or 6–8 inches in two compacted lifts for a new driveway.
How many tons in a yard of crusher run?
About 1.35 tons per compacted cubic yard, depending on how much fine material the mix contains.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.