17 Cubic Yards of Limestone Screenings in Tons
17 cubic yards of limestone screenings in tons works out to about 23.8 tons using a planning weight of 1.4 tons per yard. Real loads land between roughly 22.1 and 25.5 tons depending on stone size, fines and moisture. That is about 47,600 pounds.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The conversion
- Yards × tons per yard: 17 × 1.4 = 23.8 tons.
- Low end: 17 × 1.3 = 22.1 tons.
- High end: 17 × 1.5 = 25.5 tons.
The scale ticket on delivery day is the final word on weight.
What 17 yards covers
| Depth | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 5,508 |
| 2 in | 2,754 |
| 3 in | 1,836 |
About limestone screenings
Screenings hold moisture and can crust over. Use them in thin layers over a compacted stone base instead of as a thick layer on their own.
Hauling 17 yards
Plan the delivery around 23.8 tons: two or more trucks in most areas. 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.
When to choose 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 14x28 area at 3 inches takes about 5.1 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
- Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
Questions people ask
How many tons is 17 yards of limestone screenings?
About 23.8 tons, with a typical range of 22.1 to 25.5.
How many pounds is 17 cubic yards of limestone screenings?
About 47,600 pounds.
How much area does 17 yards of limestone screenings cover at 2 inches?
About 2,754 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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