No. 56 Stone Calculator
Enter the size and depth of the area. The calculator uses the loose weight of No. 56 stone (1.36 tons per cubic yard); change it to your quarry's figure.
Enter your numbers and press Calculate.
Working it out
Tons = length × width (ft) × depth (in) ÷ 12 ÷ 27 × 1.36
Example: 20 × 10 ft at 4 inches is 2.47 cubic yards. At FHWA's loose weight that is 3.35 tons; packed dense it would weigh 3.46 tons.
| Depth | Sq ft per cu yd | Sq ft per ton |
|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 162 | 116 to 119 |
| 3 in | 108 | 77 to 80 |
| 4 in | 81 | 58 to 60 |
| 6 in | 54 | 39 to 40 |
Per-ton range runs from dense (1.40 t/yd³) to loose (1.36 t/yd³).
Size of No. 56
No. 56 is 1 in to 3/8 in. See the full gradation for the sieve limits.
Common questions
How many tons of No. 56 stone do I need for 100 sq ft at 4 inches?
1.23 cubic yards, which is 1.68 to 1.73 tons.
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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