No. 5 Stone: Size, Weight and Gradation
No. 5 stone has a nominal size of 1 in to 1/2 in and weighs about 1.28 to 1.48 tons per cubic yard. Convert any amount below.
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No. 5 gradation
AASHTO M43 and ASTM D448 define No. 5 by how much passes each sieve. Ohio DOT lists its nominal size as 1 in to 1/2 in.
| Sieve | Opening | Percent passing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 in | 37.5 mm | 100 |
| 1 in | 25.0 mm | 90-100 |
| 3/4 in | 19.0 mm | 20-55 |
| 1/2 in | 12.5 mm | 0-10 |
| 3/8 in | 9.5 mm | 0-5 |
AASHTO M43-05 (ASTM D448) limits as tabled by FHWA.
How much No. 5 weighs
FHWA measured the dry unit weight of No. 5 at 94.9 lb per cubic foot loose and 109.6 lb dense. That is 2,562 to 2,960 lb, or 1.28 to 1.48 tons, per cubic yard.
FHWA notes that sizes larger than No. 9 classify as poorly graded gravels: the stones are mostly one size, which leaves open space between them.
| Amount | Loose | Dense |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cu yd | 1.28 tons | 1.48 tons |
| 2 cu yd | 2.56 tons | 2.96 tons |
| 5 cu yd | 6.40 tons | 7.40 tons |
| 10 cu yd | 12.8 tons | 14.8 tons |
Common questions
What size is No. 5 stone?
Its nominal size is 1 in to 1/2 in. The largest sieve it fully passes is 1 1/2 in (37.5 mm).
How much does a yard of No. 5 stone weigh?
FHWA's tests give 2,562 to 2,960 lb per cubic yard, from loose to dense.
How many yards are in a ton of No. 5 stone?
0.68 to 0.78 cubic yards.
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Sources
- https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/structures/bridge/15034/003.cfm
- https://spinternet.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/ConstructionMgt/OnlineDocs/Specifications/2005CMS/700/703.htm