Stone - Weight and Strength
Weight and strength of sandstone, granite, limestone, marble and slate.
Stone | Crushing Weight (lbf/in2) | Shearing Strength (lbf/in2) | Strength (lbf) |
---|---|---|---|
Sandstone | 150 | 8000 | 1500 |
Granite | 170 | 15000 | 2000 |
Limestone | 170 | 6000 | 1000 |
Marble | 170 | 10000 | 1400 |
Slate | 175 | 15000 |
- 1 psi (lb/in2) = 6,894.8 Pa (N/m2)
- 1 lbf (Pound force) = 4.45 N = 0.454 kp