Just plug in the quantity of tons to calculate approximate coverage based on the product type.
Example:
Normal Wallstone - you will be constructing a wall 26 feet long (x) 2 feet high = 52 square feet of face (the amount of stone you see when looking at the wall straight on).
Normal wallstone = 13 Face feet per ton.
52 Face feet needed / 13 face feet per ton = 4 tons (8,000 pounds)
Typical pallet = 3,000 pounds = 3 pallets (with some extra)
About Our Weight Calculations: The Basics
To estimate the weight of your natural stone, you’ll need to understand a few simple formulas and material densities.
Stone Weight (Density) Per Cubic Foot:
- Bluestone & Karney – 165 lbs/cu ft
- Limestone – 165 lbs/cu ft
- Granite/Indian Hill – 175 lbs/cu ft
Formula:
Square Feet × Thickness (in feet) = Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet × Stone Density = Weight in Pounds
Example:
Let’s say you’re using 1.5" thick Blue Thermal Pattern Bluestone and want to cover 100 sq ft:
- 1.5" = 0.13 ft
- 100 sqft × 0.13 ft = 12.5 cu ft
- 12.5 cu ft × 165 lbs = 2,062.5 lbs (or just over 1 ton)
To estimate the weight of your natural stone, you’ll need to understand a few simple formulas and material densities.
Stone Weight Per Cubic Foot:
- Bluestone & Karney – 165 lbs/cu ft
- Limestone – 165 lbs/cu ft
- Granite/Indian Hill – 175 lbs/cu ft
Formula:
Square Feet × Thickness (in feet) = Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet × Stone Density = Weight in Pounds
Example:
Let’s say you’re using 1.5" thick Blue Thermal Pattern Bluestone and want to cover 100 sq ft:
- 1.5" = 0.13 ft
- 100 sqft × 0.13 ft = 12.5 cu ft
- 12.5 cu ft × 165 lbs = 2,062.5 lbs (or just over 1 ton)
Palletized Stone Coverages
Wallstone: 1 pallet ≈ 1.5 tons → Covers 18–20 face feet
Irregular Flagstone: 1 pallet of 2" thick ≈ 1.75 tons → Covers about 120 sq ft