Limestone: Sizes, Weight & Uses
Crushed limestone for base, drainage, and agricultural use.
Calculate limestone for your project
Crushed limestone is a widely used aggregate — light gray/white, angular, and easy to compact. It's often cheaper than granite crushed stone in areas near limestone quarries.
Same sizing conventions as other crushed stone: #57 (¾″) is the workhorse; #8 is a smaller chip; crushed limestone screenings (0–¼″) are fines used for paver bedding and horse arenas.
Weight is ~2,700 lb per cubic yard. Ag lime (pulverized) is used to raise soil pH.
Common uses
- Driveway base
- Paver bedding (screenings)
- Concrete aggregate
- Agricultural lime (soil amendment)
- Riding arenas
Types of limestone
Frequently asked
Is limestone good for a driveway?
Yes — ¾″ minus (crushed limestone) is one of the most popular driveway base materials.
How much does a yard of limestone weigh?
About 2,700 lb (1.35 tons).
What's the difference between limestone and gravel?
Limestone is a specific sedimentary rock — usually sold crushed and angular. 'Gravel' is a general term that can include limestone, granite, or river rock.