Helpful Calculations
LEGEND
L = Length (ft)
W = Width (ft)
D = Depth (ft)
SOILS AND MULCHES
L x W x D / 27 = Yards
STONE
L x W x D x 170 / 2000 = Ton
AGGREGATES
One (1) Ton of Compacted Aggregate will cover:
1″ thick = 200 sq. ft.
2″ thick = 100 sq. ft.
3″ thick = 75 sq. ft.
4″ thick = 50 sq. ft.
5″ thick = 38 sq. ft.
6″ thick = 25 sq. ft.
12″ thick = 15 sq. ft.
HOW MUCH DOES A ROCK WEIGH?
Each cubic foot of rock weighs approximately:
Limestone: 165 lbs/cu. ft.
Granite: 175 lbs/cu. ft.
Sandstone: 150 lbs/cu. ft.