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How many tons of pea gravel would be needed for a driveway 250 feet long and eight feet wide?
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∙ 16y ago
250 feet times 8 feet is 2000sqft, times one inch thick is 166.67 cuft. 166.67 cuft is 6.17 yards. Stone weight approximately 1.25 tons per yard. Therefore, at an inch thick, you need 7.71 tons of pea gravel. 250 feet times 8 feet is 2000sqft, times one inch thick is 166.67 cuft. 166.67 cuft is 6.17 yards. Stone weight approximately 1.25 tons per yard. Therefore, at an inch thick, you need 7.71 tons of pea gravel. 250 feet times 8 feet is 2000sqft, times one inch thick is 166.67 cuft. 166.67 cuft is 6.17 yards. Stone weight approximately 1.25 tons per yard. Therefore, at an inch thick, you need 7.71 tons of pea gravel.
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Why would anyone use a measuring instrument that is not very accurate?
When they need an approximate measurement. The scales used to weigh a truckload of gravel are not as accurate as laboratory scales that can measure the weight of a pencil mark on a bit of paper- but extreme accuracy is not needed for the gravel truck.
How big is 350 square feet on a driveway in length and width?
That depends how wide you want the driveway ! A driveway 10 feet wide would be 35 feet long, but - a driveway just 8 feet wide just 7 feet wide would be 50 feet long !
Which metric unit would you use to find the area of a driveway?
Square metre
How much gravel to fill 81 meters squared?
Gravel is bought in cubic quantities, or by weight. You ask "to fill" but you only give a square measure. The volume of gravel required wil depends on the depth you wish the gravel to be. To fill 81 square metres to a depth of 5 cm would require 4.05 cubic metres of material.
What unit of measurement would you use to measure your driveway?
Probably meters
How do you use gravel in a sentence?
I would not recommend the use of gravel for a driveway as everytime you drive over it gravel is flicked about by the car tyres.
How much does it cost to replace a gravel driveway with grass?
We don't have the area of the driveway so it would be hard to say. Grass will not grow in compacted gravel so you would have to remove all the gravel and possibly bring in top soil before laying the sod.
How much gravel for a 0.75 foot wide and 250 feet long driveway using a depth of 14 inches?
To calculate the volume of gravel needed, first convert all measurements to the same unit. Then, use the formula: Volume = width (ft) x length (ft) x depth (ft). In this case, you would calculate: 0.75 ft x 250 ft x (14/12) ft = 218.75 cubic feet of gravel needed for the driveway.
How do you measure gravel driveway?
First, find the total square footage of your driveway. You can find this by multiplying the length of the driveway by the width of the driveway. When you have determined the square footage, you need to decide how thick you will apply the gravel. At a depth of 1", 1 cubic yard of gravel will cover 320 square feet. So for example, if you would like to put down 3 inches of material over 1000 square feet, you would do the following. 1000 square ft./320 = 3.125 3.125*3" depth = 9.375 yards
How much gravel needed to cover driveway 150ft by 10ft and one inch thick?
You would need about 5 cubic yards. Gravel is usually sold by the ton. I do not know that conversion. Who ever would deliver it for you should be able to help. If I were using crushed concrete I would use 15 tons... but I can not spread it 1" thick either.
Where can I find brick pavers to pave my driveway?
A brick driveway is easy to keep clean and is just as functional as a grass/gravel driveway. It is possible to pave your own driveway, there are lots of hints and tips online. To find someone to do it for you it would be wise to search your local area to find someone suitable for the job and who offers the best price.
How thick of sand under paver?
Hello, First i would like to say that its not only sand, you should have some gravel under the sand, for driveway you should go with 4.5" of gravel backyard patio you can go with 3.5" and sand is about 1.5" doesn't matter if its driveway or patio/walkway. don't forget that you should compact the sand and the paver as well.
How much gravel is needed to cover 7.2 cubic yards?
You would need 7.2 cubic yards of gravel to cover an area that requires that volume of material. It's crucial to ensure that you acquire the right amount to prevent any shortage or surplus during your project.
Four shovels of sand are used for every 5 shovels of gravel in making cement How many shovels of gravel are needed for 64 shovels of sand?
If you wish to get cement it's better to buy it bagged. If you wish to make concrete using the ratio suggested there would be 64 sand to 80 of gravel.
Is a paved driveway considered man made structure on vacant land?
a paved driveway would not be considered a man made structure as a driveway would not meet the normal definition of a structure (as defined in a dictionary) in my mind, a driveway would be considered a 'use' of land that would be regulated by local zoning by-laws or ordinances
Would a screen be useful for separating a mixture of gravel and diatomaceous-earth?
yes it would. you could also separate it with a magnet then the gravel would stick to the magnet. +++ Magnetic gravel? You can separate diatomaceous earth from gravel simply by sieving. Gravel is not magnetic (unless it happens to be a magnetic ore of iron!).
Would a screen be useful for separating a mixture of gravel and diatomaceous - earth powder?
yes it would. you could also separate it with a magnet then the gravel would stick to the magnet. +++ Magnetic gravel? You can separate diatomaceous earth from gravel simply by sieving. Gravel is not magnetic (unless it happens to be a magnetic ore of iron!).
