Stones - Weight and Strength

Weight and strength of sandstone, granite, limestone, marble and slate. Compare crushing weight, shearing strength, and strength across different stone types.

StoneCrushing Weight (lbf/in²)Shearing Strength (lbf/in²)Strength (lbf)
Sandstone15080001500
Granite170150002000
Limestone17060001000
Marble170100001400
Slate17515000-

Unit Conversions

  • 1 psi (lb/in²) = 6,894.8 Pa (N/m²)
  • 1 lbf (Pound force) = 4.45 N = 0.454 kp