Crushed Limestone Cost Calculator
Delivered limestone by the ton. Prices are lowest near the quarry; enter your quote to replace the national range.
Order 12.00 t — quarries sell by the ton; a tri-axle carries about 20 tons per load.
- Area
- 600 ft²
- Volume (200.0 ft³)
- 7.41 yd³
- Net weight @ 1.45 t/yd³
- 21,481 lb · 10.74 t
- Waste / settling 10%
- + 1.07 t
- Order quantity
- 11.81 tons
- Truckloads
- 1 × tri-axle dump (≈20 t)
- Metric
- 5.66 m³ · 10.72 tonnes
- 50 lb bag (0.5 ft³)
- 440 bags
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How to calculate crushed limestone by hand
Tons = Length (ft) × Width (ft) × Depth (in) ÷ 12 ÷ 27 × 1.45 t/yd³
Worked example
- Area: 50 ft × 12 ft = 600 ft².
- Volume: 600 ft² × (4 in ÷ 12) = 200 ft³ = 7.41 yd³.
- Weight: 7.41 yd³ × 1.45 t/yd³ = 10.7 tons.
- Compaction and waste 10%: 10.7 × 1.10 = 11.8 tons → order 12 tons, one tri-axle load.
- 1 ton #57 limestone at 4″
- ≈ 56 ft²
- 1 ton #57 limestone at 2″
- ≈ 112 ft²
- 1 yd³ crushed limestone
- ≈ 2,900 lb · 1.45 t
- Tri-axle dump
- ≈ 20 tons
How we price this
The low, typical and high columns are the 20th, 50th and 80th percentile of published us national averages for #57 limestone, at the quarry, delivery and labor. They are estimates for budgeting, not quotes — enter your own supplier and crew prices above to replace them. Ranges are re-checked monthly; see the methodology page for how every number on this site is derived.
- HomeAdvisor cost guides — crushed limestone per ton and driveway costs
- Quarry price lists (regional) — per-ton limestone gradations; NSSGA for industry context
Questions crews ask
How much does crushed limestone cost per ton?
$25–$55 per ton for #57 and ¾″ minus at the quarry; screenings $20–$40; #2 and rip rap $30–$60. Delivery is $75–$150 per load. A 20-ton tri-axle load lands at $550–$1,200.
How much is a limestone driveway?
$1–$3 per square foot installed for a 6″ base and 2″ top course, or $600–$1,800 for a 12 × 50 ft driveway. Material is roughly 16–18 tons for that size.
Is limestone cheaper than gravel?
Usually, in regions where it is quarried — the Midwest, Texas, Florida and the Appalachians. Where limestone has to be hauled in, granite or local gravel is cheaper. Ask the yard for their nearest-quarry material.