Gravel for 25 sq ft

0.31 yd³

Gravel for 25 ft² at 4 in deep · 17 × 0.5 ft³ (≈50 lb) bag

Gravel for 25 ft² by depth

Depth	yd³	ft³	Bags	Tons	Bulk / bagged cost
2 in	0.15	4.2	9	0.22	$8 / $50
3 in	0.23	6.2	13	0.32	$12 / $72
4 in	0.31	8.3	17	0.43	$15 / $94
6 in	0.46	12.5	25	0.65	$23 / $138

Driveways usually need 4–6 in of compacted base plus a top layer; paths and patios 2–4 in. Gravel weighs about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.

Volume = area × depth: 25 ft² × (4 ÷ 12) ft = 8.3 ft³; ÷ 27 = 0.31 yd³. 25 ft² is, for example, a 5.0 × 5.0 ft square or a 2 × 10 ft strip.

How much gravel do I need for 25 square feet?

At 4 in deep, 25 ft² needs 0.31 cubic yards (8.3 ft³) – about 17 × 0.5 ft³ (≈50 lb) bag. That weighs roughly 0.4 tons.

Is it cheaper to buy gravel in bulk or bags for 25 sq ft?

At typical prices ($50/yd³ bulk vs $5.50 per bag) bulk costs about $15 versus $94 in bags, before delivery. Bags are simpler for small jobs.

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