Truck Load Calculator

How Much Does Gravel, limestone Weigh?

Crushed limestone used for driveways, road base, and drainage fill.

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?

TruckPayloadSafe max (cu yds)Full bed wt.
Ford Maverick1,500 lbs03,219 lbs
Honda Ridgeline1,500 lbs03,277 lbs
Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen)1,400 lbs04,321 lbs
Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen)1,500 lbs04,321 lbs
GMC Canyon (2nd Gen)1,400 lbs04,321 lbs
GMC Canyon (3rd Gen)1,450 lbs04,321 lbs
Ford Ranger1,560 lbs04,041 lbs
Nissan Frontier1,100 lbs02,678 lbs
Toyota Tacoma1,100 lbs04,563 lbs
Jeep Gladiator1,200 lbs03,538 lbs
Ford F-1501,525 lbs06,022 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 15001,600 lbs06,090 lbs
GMC Sierra 15001,500 lbs06,090 lbs
RAM 15001,240 lbs05,945 lbs
Toyota Tundra1,485 lbs06,341 lbs
Nissan Titan1,460 lbs05,268 lbs
Ford F-250 Super Duty3,000 lbs1.157,482 lbs
Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW)4,000 lbs1.537,482 lbs
Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW)5,500 lbs2.117,666 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD3,200 lbs1.238,072 lbs
GMC Sierra 2500HD3,200 lbs1.238,072 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW)5,700 lbs2.188,072 lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW)5,700 lbs2.188,072 lbs
RAM 25001,980 lbs07,182 lbs
RAM 3500 (DRW)6,280 lbs2.417,182 lbs

⚠ = full bed weight exceeds truck payload. Safe max is by payload rating, not bed volume.

Calculate Your Load

cubic yard

“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.


Estimated weight2,610 lbsTruck payload rating1,500 lbsLoad as % of payload174%Load as % of bed volume81%

⚠ 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 package drops to ~1,200 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.

2 trips needed with your Ford Maverick

Quantity per trip0.50 cubic yardsWeight per trip1,305 lbs

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