How Much Does 19 Tons of Limestone Screenings Cover?
How much does 19 tons of limestone screenings cover depends on how deep you spread it. At about 1.4 tons per cubic yard, 19 tons is roughly 13.6 cubic yards. Spread 2 inches deep, that covers about 2,199 square feet. Go thinner and it covers more; go deeper and it covers less.
Volume and tonnage calculator →How the coverage is figured
- Tons to cubic yards: 19 ÷ 1.4 = 13.6 yd³.
- Cubic yards to cubic feet: × 27 = 366 cu ft.
- Divide by depth in feet: at 2 inches (0.167 ft), 366 ÷ 0.167 = 2,199 sq ft.
Coverage of 19 tons at different depths
| Depth | Square feet covered | Square yards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 4,397 | 489 |
| 2 in | 2,199 | 244 |
| 3 in | 1,466 | 163 |
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. Weight runs about 1.3 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard, so treat the table as a planning range rather than an exact figure.
Putting 19 tons to use
19 tons will usually take two or more truck loads, though legal limits vary by truck and state. Spread from the pile with a loader, skid steer or wheelbarrow, then rake to depth before compacting if the material calls for it.
- Check depth as you go. Stakes marked at the target depth help keep the spread even.
- Expect some loss. Compaction and uneven ground use more than the flat-math figure. Keep about 10 percent in reserve.
- Ask about moisture. Wet material weighs more, so a ton of it covers less.
To run your own numbers, use the volume and tonnage calculator.
Good and poor uses for limestone screenings
Good uses:
- 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 15x30 area at 2 inches takes about 3.9 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- 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 cubic yards is 19 tons of limestone screenings?
About 13.6 cubic yards at 1.4 tons per yard.
How many square feet does 19 tons of limestone screenings cover at 2 inches?
About 2,199 square feet.
How many square feet does 19 tons cover at 1 inches?
About 4,397 square feet.
How much does a yard of limestone screenings weigh?
About 1.3 to 1.5 tons.
Will 19 tons fit in one truck?
It depends on the truck. Single-axle dump trucks often carry under 10 tons and tandems around 13 to 16; your supplier will know their limits.
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