How Much Limestone Screenings for 500 Square Feet?
How much limestone screenings for 500 square feet depends on depth. At 2 inches you need about 3.09 cubic yards, roughly 4.3 tons at 1.4 tons per yard. Each inch of depth over 500 square feet adds about 1.54 yards.
Volume and tonnage calculator →Limestone screenings for 500 sq ft by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 1.54 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| 2 in | 3.09 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| 3 in | 4.63 | 6.5 | 7.1 |
Working it out
- 500 sq ft × (2 ÷ 12) ft = 83.3 cubic feet.
- ÷ 27 = 3.09 cubic yards.
- × 1.4 tons per yard = 4.3 tons.
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. Most suppliers will quote 1.3 to 1.5 tons per yard for this material.
Before the truck comes
- Measure odd shapes in pieces. Split curves and L-shapes into rectangles and add them.
- Add a margin. About 10 percent covers compaction and low spots.
- Bulk or bags. Bulk delivery is the practical choice here.
- Prep first. Remove sod, compact the subgrade and set edging before the stone arrives.
Use the volume and tonnage calculator for any other size.
Where limestone screenings fits
Works well for:
- 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 4 inches takes about 6.8 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Common estimating mistakes
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
- Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.
Questions people ask
How many tons of limestone screenings for 500 square feet?
About 4.3 tons at 2 inches deep.
How many cubic yards of limestone screenings for 500 square feet?
About 3.09 yards at 2 inches.
How much limestone screenings for 500 square feet at 1 inches?
About 2.2 tons, or 1.54 cubic yards.
How much does a yard of limestone screenings weigh?
About 1.3 to 1.5 tons.
Should I add extra?
Yes, about 10 percent is a common allowance.
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