How Much Limestone Screenings for a 3x30 Walkway?
How much limestone screenings for a 3x30 walkway: at 3 inches deep you need about 0.83 cubic yards, which is roughly 1.2 tons at 1.4 tons per yard. The walkway covers 90 square feet, so every inch of depth adds about 0.28 yards.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 3x30 walkway
- Area: 3 × 30 = 90 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 3 ÷ 12 = 0.250 ft.
- Cubic feet: 90 × 0.250 = 22.5 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 0.83 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.4 = 1.2 tons.
The volume and tonnage calculator does this for any size.
Limestone screenings needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons (approx.) | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.28 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 2 in | 0.56 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| 3 in | 0.83 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
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. If the yard sells by the cubic yard instead of the ton, use the cubic-yard column directly.
Preparing the walkway
Dig the path a few inches below grade, compact the bottom, add fabric if needed and install edging on both sides so the material stays on the walk. Since the walkway carries foot traffic, a little extra depth is cheap insurance.
Ordering tips
- Round up. Compaction and uneven ground eat material. Adding about 10 percent is common.
- Delivery size. 1.3 tons fits in a single typical dump truck load; small loads may carry a delivery fee. See how many tons of gravel in a dump truck.
- Bulk vs bags. At about 1.2 tons this job is small enough that bagged material could work; a 0.5 cubic foot bag holds about 1/54 of a yard, so compare the bag count with a bulk minimum.
- Where it drops. Have the truck dump as close to the walkway as firm ground allows.
Where limestone screenings fits
Works well for:
- Paver and flagstone setting beds
- Firm walking paths
- Top-dressing a compacted stone base
Think twice for:
- 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 2 inches takes about 3.4 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Common estimating mistakes
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
- 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 of limestone screenings for a 3x30 walkway?
About 1.2 tons at 3 inches deep, or 1.3 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 3x30 walkway at 3 inches?
About 0.83 cubic yards.
How much does a cubic yard of limestone screenings weigh?
Usually around 1.3 to 1.5 tons, depending on stone size, fines and moisture.
How deep should limestone screenings be for a walkway?
The table above shows 1 to 3 inches. Shallower depths suit top dressing; deeper depths suit new installs and heavier use.
How many square feet is 3x30?
90 square feet.
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