Limestone Calculator
Crushed limestone is a popular base material that compacts well. Common grades include #57, #4, and #8. Enter your project size for tons needed and cost estimate.
Price snapshot
$18–$50 / ton
Updated 2026-07-09
Source: Lowes public listings + regional averages
Source: Lowes public listings + regional averages
Estimate your limestone
Showing a default 20 × 20 ft area at 3" deep. Enter your own numbers below.
Volume
3.7 yd³
You need (+12% waste)
5.39 tons
Estimated cost
$97–$270
Material only, $18–$50 per ton. Delivery and labor not included. Estimates only — not engineering advice.
Limestone cost breakdown
- Material (per ton)
- $18–$50 depending on grade — softer than granite, compacts well.
- Delivery
- $60–$150 per load.
Buying & spec guide
- Limestone is softer than granite but compacts excellently for driveways.
- Common in the eastern US; more affordable than trap rock or granite.
- Buy 10-12% overage for compaction.