How many sq meters in a load

whitelightrider

Hi Folks,

Would anyone have an idea how many sq meters of building stone would be in a load?

sas

whitelightrider wrote: »

Hi Folks,

Would anyone have an idea how many sq meters of building stone would be in a load?

That would depend on how thick it's laid to.

ECO_Mental

Off the top of my head (and from the site below)its between 1.5 to 2 tonne of stone per m3 depending on the type of stone. So find out how much tonne you want and its simple maths after dat. Lenght x width x depth

A quick Google search found this (great thing that google:))
http://www.orkneyaggregates.com/quarry.htm

Sundy

the density of limestone is 1.54m3 per tonne.

Bitten & Hisses

I was told 50 sq metres in an 8-wheeler load if you assume 100% usage (which is obviously not realistic)

Mellor

Sundy wrote: »

the density of limestone is 1.54m3 per tonne.

Just FYI, Density is given as kg/m3 not the other way aroud.

Just in acse numjbers are googled amd differ fro mthe above

whitelightrider

Thanks very much folks. Got the stone sorted.

Now another one - how many tonnes would be in a half load of plastering sand?! Have gotten some really off prices for this and the latest guy is quoting per tonne so trying to figure out how much would be in a half load.

ECO_Mental

From the Website above.....:rolleyes:
BUILDING SAND:* (weight approx. 1.9ton/m3)


You need to be specific what you mean by half load, artic, pickup, car trailer etc

whitelightrider

ECO_Mental wrote: »

From the Website above.....:rolleyes:
BUILDING SAND:* (weight approx. 1.9ton/m3)


You need to be specific what you mean by half load, artic, pickup, car trailer etc

Hi Eco,

Im actually not sure. Im assuming its a dump truck.

Sundy

Mellor wrote: »

Just FYI, Density is given as kg/m3 not the other way aroud.

Just in acse numjbers are googled amd differ fro mthe above

Yeah thanks not sure what i was thinking, my brain must be a bit back to front. Ironic as all i seem to be doing at the moment is volume and tonnages.

should have said the density of limestone is 1540kg/m3

Sundy

whitelightrider wrote: »

Hi Eco,

Im actually not sure. Im assuming its a dump truck.

Most likely a half load in an eight wheel tipper. You would be talking 10/11 tonne.

whitelightrider

Sundy wrote: »

Most likely a half load in an eight wheel tipper. You would be talking 10/11 tonne.

Thats what I was thinking Sundy which would make it over 480 for a half load. Way too expensive.

Cheers folks for your help. Back to looking for a better price!