How Much Does Gravel, limestone Weigh?
Crushed limestone used for driveways, road base, and drainage fill.
Limestone gravel is crushed sedimentary rock, quarried and run through crushers to produce angular fragments rather than the rounded stones you'd find in a riverbed. It's one of the most widely available aggregates in much of the country simply because limestone deposits are common, which tends to keep it competitively priced compared to trucked-in granite.
The angular faces on each fragment are what make limestone gravel behave so differently from decorative stone — pieces lock together under pressure instead of sliding past each other. Color is typically a light gray to off-white, sometimes with a slight tan cast depending on the quarry.
What Gravel, limestone Is Used For
- Driveway surfacing and base layers
- Rural and farm road base
- Drainage fill around foundations
- Fill material for grading and leveling
- Base under paver patios and walkways
Weight Facts
- Weight per cubic yard
- 2,610 lbs
- Weight per cubic yard
- 2,610 lbs
- Weight per cubic foot
- 97 lbs
- Weight per ton (yards)
- 0.77 cu yd
- Category
- Aggregate & Gravel
How Much Gravel, limestone Can Each Truck Carry?
| Truck | Payload | Safe max (cubic yards) | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 1,500 lbs | 0.57 | 3,219 lbs ⚠ |
| Honda Ridgeline | 1,500 lbs | 0.57 | 3,277 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 0.54 | 4,050 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen) | 1,500 lbs | 0.57 | 4,050 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 0.54 | 4,050 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (3rd Gen) | 1,450 lbs | 0.56 | 4,050 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford Ranger | 1,560 lbs | 0.60 | 4,186 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Frontier | 1,160 lbs | 0.44 | 3,876 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tacoma | 1,100 lbs | 0.42 | 3,325 lbs ⚠ |
| Jeep Gladiator | 1,200 lbs | 0.46 | 3,432 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-150 | 1,525 lbs | 0.58 | 6,022 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,600 lbs | 0.61 | 6,931 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 1,500 lbs | 0.57 | 6,931 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 1500 | 1,240 lbs | 0.48 | 5,945 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tundra | 1,485 lbs | 0.57 | 6,341 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Titan | 1,460 lbs | 0.56 | 5,761 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | 3,000 lbs | 1.15 | 7,588 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW) | 4,000 lbs | 1.53 | 7,588 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW) | 5,500 lbs | 2.11 | 7,588 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 1.23 | 8,072 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 1.23 | 8,072 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 2.18 | 8,072 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 2.18 | 8,072 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 2500 | 1,950 lbs | 0.75 | 7,221 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 3500 (DRW) | 6,280 lbs | 2.41 | 7,221 lbs ⚠ |
⚠ = full bed weight exceeds truck payload. Safe max is by payload rating, not bed volume.
Hauling Gravel, limestone: What to Know
Limestone gravel weighs about 2,610 lbs per cubic yard, and because it's often bought in larger quantities for driveways or road base, it's easy to underestimate how many yards your truck can safely carry — a yard and a half can already push a half-ton pickup close to its limit. It handles moisture differently than clean stone too: limestone fines can bind up when wet, adding weight beyond the dry-material estimate if it's rained on before pickup.
Buying & Ordering Gravel, limestone
It's sold by the cubic yard or ton, often in a few different crush sizes, so tell the supplier whether you need base material (denser, with fines) or a clean drainage stone (open-graded, no fines) since both are labeled 'limestone gravel' at many yards. For driveway jobs, ask about compaction — a well-graded limestone base can be compacted with a plate compactor to form a solid, low-maintenance surface.
Calculate Your Load
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
⚠ Overloaded — 1,110 lbs over capacity
This load exceeds the published payload rating and may damage the truck's suspension, frame, tires, and brakes. Reduce quantity or use a higher-rated truck.
Standard AWD EcoBoost payload. Tremor drops to ~1,140 lbs; the 2025+ Lobo off-road trim is lower still (~1,045 lbs). Check door-jamb sticker.
2 trips needed with your Ford Maverick
Gravel, limestone — Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is limestone gravel so common for driveways?
- The angular shape compacts into a firm, load-bearing surface, and because limestone is quarried in so many regions, it's typically cheaper than hauling in granite or other stone from farther away.
- Does limestone gravel turn to mud in the rain?
- A well-compacted limestone base sheds water reasonably well, but loose, uncompacted limestone with a lot of fines can get soft and muddy in heavy, sustained rain until it dries out.
- How much does Gravel, limestone weigh per cubic yard?
- Gravel, limestone weighs approximately 2,610 lbs per cubic yard. Crushed limestone used for driveways, road base, and drainage fill.
- How much Gravel, limestone can a half-ton truck carry?
- A typical half-ton truck with a 1,500 lb payload can safely carry about 0.57 cubic yards of Gravel, limestone.
- How many cubic yards per ton of Gravel, limestone?
- Gravel, limestone weighs 2,610 lbs per cubic yard, so one ton (2,000 lbs) equals approximately 0.77 cubic yards.
Related Material Weights
- Gravel, pea (washed) — 2,500 lbs/yd³
- Gravel, crushed stone (#57) — 2,410 lbs/yd³
- Gravel, river rock — 2,600 lbs/yd³
- Gravel, recycled concrete (RCA) — 2,410 lbs/yd³
- Gravel, crusher run (DGA) — 2,700 lbs/yd³
- Decomposed granite (DG) — 2,500 lbs/yd³
- Lava rock / scoria — 1,650 lbs/yd³
- Riprap (2"–6") — 2,650 lbs/yd³
Helpful Guides
- How Much Gravel Do You Need for a Driveway?
Calculate how many cubic yards and tons of gravel a driveway needs, how many truckloads that is, and which base and top layers to use.
- Cubic Yards, Tons, and Bags: A Material Conversion Guide
How to convert between cubic yards, tons, and bags for gravel, sand, soil, and mulch — with the density figures and formulas that make the math work.
- What Happens If You Overload Your Truck?
Overloading a pickup risks tickets, tire blowouts, brake failure, frame damage, and a voided warranty. Here is what actually happens and how to stay legal and safe.