How many cubic yards is a ton of #57 Limestone?
1 ton of #57 Limestone ≈ 0.74 cubic yards; 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.35 tons.
That is our own figure for #57 Limestone as we sell it, from our catalog. Wet material weighs more.
#57 Limestone: tons and cubic yards
| Amount | Tons of #57 Limestone → cubic yards | Cubic yards of #57 Limestone → tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 ton ≈ 0.74 yd³ | 1 yd³ ≈ 1.35 tons |
| 5 | 5 tons ≈ 3.7 yd³ | 5 yd³ ≈ 6.75 tons |
| 10 | 10 tons ≈ 7.41 yd³ | 10 yd³ ≈ 13.5 tons |
| 15 | 15 tons ≈ 11.11 yd³ | 15 yd³ ≈ 20.25 tons |
| 20 | 20 tons ≈ 14.81 yd³ | 20 yd³ ≈ 27 tons |
Worked examples for #57 Limestone
French drain and trench drainage
You are quoted 10 tons of #57 Limestone for this job. At 1.35 tons a yard, 10 tons fill about 7.41 cubic yards (10 ÷ 1.35).
Pipe bedding in utility trenches
You measured the job at 6 cubic yards of #57 Limestone. At 1.35 tons a yard, that is about 8.1 tons (6 × 1.35).
About #57 Limestone
Clean crushed limestone, roughly 3/4 inch to 1 inch, screened so there are no fines in it. That is why water runs straight through it.
What #57 Limestone is used for
- French drain and trench drainage
- Pipe bedding in utility trenches