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🪨 Armor Stone Calculator

Calculate tons of armor stone for retaining walls, shoreline protection, and erosion control.

Enter Wall Dimensions

The horizontal length of your stone wall
Total exposed height of the wall face
Average depth from front face to back of stone placement

Armor Stone Guide

📏 Understanding Stone Sizes

Piece Weight Typical Use
1/2 - 1 ton Small placement, details, top course
1 - 2 tons Standard wall pieces, foundation
2 - 3 tons Large foundation pieces, heavy duty
3+ tons Massive pieces (crane required)

🏗️ Common Uses

  • Shoreline protection
  • Retaining walls
  • Erosion control
  • Grade separation
  • Decorative landscape features

⚠️ Important Considerations

  • Heavy equipment required for placement
  • Professional installation recommended
  • May require permits (especially shoreline)
  • Check delivery access for large trucks
  • Walls over 4 feet need engineering

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