13 Cubic Yards of Limestone Screenings in Tons
13 cubic yards of limestone screenings in tons works out to about 18.2 tons using a planning weight of 1.4 tons per yard. Real loads land between roughly 16.9 and 19.5 tons depending on stone size, fines and moisture. That is about 36,400 pounds.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The conversion
- Yards × tons per yard: 13 × 1.4 = 18.2 tons.
- Low end: 13 × 1.3 = 16.9 tons.
- High end: 13 × 1.5 = 19.5 tons.
Quarries can tell you the weight per yard for their own product; use it if you have it.
What 13 yards covers
| Depth | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 4,212 |
| 2 in | 2,106 |
| 3 in | 1,404 |
About limestone screenings
Limestone screenings are the fine dust and chips left after crushing limestone. They pack very tight, which makes them a common setting bed for pavers and flagstone and a surface for paths.
Hauling 13 yards
At about 18.2 tons, this is more than one typical truckload. A pickup is a poor fit for anything past a fraction of a yard; see how much gravel a half-ton pickup can carry.
Before you order
- Confirm whether the yard prices limestone screenings by the ton or by the yard.
- Add about 10 percent for compaction and uneven ground.
- Clear a firm spot for the truck to dump.
The volume and tonnage calculator converts any area and depth into yards and tons.
Good and poor uses for limestone screenings
Best suited to:
- Paver and flagstone setting beds
- Firm walking paths
- Top-dressing a compacted stone base
Less suited to:
- Deep layers on their own
- Low spots that collect water
- Under heavy vehicle traffic without a base
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.43 tons of limestone screenings (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.3 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 20x25 area at 4 inches takes about 8.6 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Common estimating mistakes
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
Questions people ask
How many tons is 13 yards of limestone screenings?
About 18.2 tons, with a typical range of 16.9 to 19.5.
How many pounds is 13 cubic yards of limestone screenings?
About 36,400 pounds.
How much area does 13 yards of limestone screenings cover at 2 inches?
About 2,106 square feet.
Why does limestone screenings weight vary?
Stone size, the share of fines and moisture all change how much a yard weighs.
Is it better to buy by the ton or the yard?
Either works; just convert with the supplier’s own weight per yard so the two quotes compare fairly.
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