How many cubic yards is a ton of #610 Limestone?
1 ton of #610 Limestone ≈ 0.77 cubic yards; 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.3 tons.
That is our own figure for #610 Limestone as we sell it, from our catalog. Wet material weighs more.
#610 Limestone: tons and cubic yards
| Amount | Tons of #610 Limestone → cubic yards | Cubic yards of #610 Limestone → tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 ton ≈ 0.77 yd³ | 1 yd³ ≈ 1.3 tons |
| 5 | 5 tons ≈ 3.85 yd³ | 5 yd³ ≈ 6.5 tons |
| 10 | 10 tons ≈ 7.69 yd³ | 10 yd³ ≈ 13 tons |
| 15 | 15 tons ≈ 11.54 yd³ | 15 yd³ ≈ 19.5 tons |
| 20 | 20 tons ≈ 15.38 yd³ | 20 yd³ ≈ 26 tons |
Worked examples for #610 Limestone
Residential and commercial driveway base or surface
You are quoted 10 tons of #610 Limestone for this job. At 1.3 tons a yard, 10 tons fill about 7.69 cubic yards (10 ÷ 1.3).
Parking lot and access road sub-base
You measured the job at 6 cubic yards of #610 Limestone. At 1.3 tons a yard, that is about 7.8 tons (6 × 1.3).
About #610 Limestone
#610 limestone is a crushed limestone blend of angular chips and fines, typically grading from 3/4 inch down to dust. The fines bind under compaction to create a dense, interlocking base layer. Common for driveways, road base, and sub-base prep. Available for bulk delivery.
What #610 Limestone is used for
- Residential and commercial driveway base or surface
- Parking lot and access road sub-base
- Building pad and slab base preparation
- Trench and utility corridor backfill
- Erosion control on embankments and slopes
- Gravel lot construction and resurfacing
- Heavy equipment staging area prep