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Crushed-stone base for pavers, flagstone, or stepping stones. Standard depth is 4-6 inches for walkways and 8-12 inches for vehicle pads. Compaction loses ~15-20% — keep settling buffer on.

~105 lb/ft³ 4" default depth 0.5 cu ft bags tons output

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Area: 80 sq ft

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+10% settling buffer Paver base settles after a few rains. Recommended on.

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Edit defaults — bulk delivery + bag pricing varies wildly by region.

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Bulk $54

Bagged $295

Bulk saves $241 for this project.

Density assumption

Compacted paver base averages ~2800 lb/yd³ (1.4 tons). Compaction reduces volume ~15-20%.

Tip: Always compact in 2-inch lifts (passes). One thick lift won't compact through — guarantees future settling cracks.

Paver base depth by use

Stepping stones 2"-4"

Walkway / patio (foot) 4"-6"

Patio (heavy use) 6"-8"

Driveway / parking pad 8"-12"

Edge restraints Match patio depth

Cold-climate (frost) +2"-4" extra base