What does 1 cup of crushed limestone look like?
This one is hard to photograph exactly: the pile of crushed limestone came out about 24% larger than it should be, and one other size is off too. Every number on this page is exact, so trust the figures.
Volume
Weighs 13.4 oz (379 g)
Quick answer
1 cup of crushed limestone: about the size of a coffee mug: 16 tablespoons, or 1 cups.
1 cup of crushed limestone weighs 13.4 oz (379 g). It forms a loose pile 5.21 in (13.2 cm) wide and 2.03 in (5.17 cm) tall, which is about the size of a coffee mug.
- Pile width
- 5.21 in (13.2 cm)
- Pile height
- 2.03 in (5.17 cm)
- Density
- 1.6 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Crushed limestone typically ranges 1.4–1.8 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How much space does this amount take up?
- It has a volume of 16 tbsp (237 mL), which is equal to 48 teaspoons, 16 tablespoons, or 1 cups.
- What is the density of the limestone?
- The typical density is 1.6 g/mL, though it can range from 1.4 to 1.8 g/mL depending on packing.
- How can I visualize the scale of this pile?
- In the photo, the pile is shown next to a soda can, a credit card, and a 5-gallon bucket.