What size is #4 limestone?

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About #4 Limestone #4 Limestone is made of crushed limerock from 1 inch to 2 1/2 inches in size. The product is commonly used as erosion control, as a heavy drainage material, as a stabilizer or for landscaping.

What are the different sizes of limestone?

Differences in Grades of Limestone

#57 Calica (¾ – 1”)
#89 Calica (¼ – ⅜”)
#458 Calica (⅝ – 2”)
#610 Calica (Powder – 1 ½”)
#689 Calica (½ – ⅝”)
#1×4 Kentucky (1 – 4”)
#4 Kentucky (2 – 2 ½”)
#7 Kentucky (⅜”)

What size is limestone chips?

Description. 1B Limestone is crushed limestone with an average diameter of approximately 1/4″ to 1/2″. It is often described as being about the size of an fingernail. This gradation is most commonly used for driveways, fire pit areas, or pathways.

What is the average size of limestone?

#2 LIMESTONE The AVERAGE size is 1 1/2″ – 3 1/2″. There MAY be some pieces that are smaller and some that can range up to 6″.

What is #5 gravel?

#5. Crushed stone #5 includes stone that is 1 inch or smaller in size. This material is perfect for road and paver base.

What size is #4 gravel?

1 to 2 ½ inch
#4 Description 1 to 2 ½ inch sized stones or roughly golf ball to egg size material. Generally used as a base material and topdressed with smaller stones or used as a decorative cover material that will not be walked on.

What size limestone is best for driveway?

1/2 inch limestone is a good topcoat option for stone driveways. However, if the driveway will be used by heavy machinery, such as construction equipment, 1 1/2 or 3 inch limestone is a better option. If you’re looking for a driveway base stone, 3 inch limestone is a good choice.

What is #2 stone used for?

The #2 crushed stone that Re-Agg supplies has multiple uses. Mostly, it is used as a construction aggregate in asphalt and concrete for road and highway work with or without a binder. Major uses of the cumulative crushed stone without a binder include railroad ballast #3 and road base.

What size is #4 rock?

What is #8 limestone used for?

#8 limestone is primarily used as backfill and a base for driveways and patios with outstanding drainage. Varying in sizes from 3/4″ – 1″ Approximate coverage of 100 sf/ton.

Which is better gravel or limestone?

If rock size could pose a safety issue, such as within a walkway, gravel might be the best choice. Additionally, limestone is a porous material, which means it can aid drainage wherever it’s placed; this is a feature that gravel lacks.