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1 STONE

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#1 Stone (1.5″ To 3.5″, High Friction)

#1 stone in a 1.5" to 3.5" size range with high friction is a large, coarse aggregate commonly produced by crushing durable rock such as granite or limestone. The high friction attribute means the stone surfaces are rough and angular, enhancing interlock and stability when used in construction applications.

Also called

If a contractor or a spec sheet handed you one of these names, this is the rock they mean.

What people call it

3/4" clean stone3/4 minusdriveway stone

Yard and spec names

#1ASTM D448

Ask for #1 stone and we'll know what you want. If you have a spec number, give us that instead and we'll match it.

What people use it for

  • Driveway base
  • Erosion control
  • Railroad ballast
  • Drainage layer
  • Road construction

#1 Stone next to what it gets confused with

RockSizeShapeWhere it winsCan we deliver it
#1 Stone (1.5″ To 3.5″, High Friction)1.5" To 3.5"AngularDriveway baseReference only
#1 Stone (1.5″ To 3.5″, Commercial)1.5" To 3.5"AngularReference only
#1 Stone (1.5″ To 3.5″, Crushed)1.5" To 3.5"AngularReference only

Questions people ask

What is #1 Stone used for?+
#1 Stone is commonly used for Driveway base, Erosion control, Railroad ballast, Drainage layer, Road construction.
What size is #1 Stone?+
#1 Stone typically ranges in size from 1.5" To 3.5".
Where can I get #1 Stone?+
You can order #1 Stone for delivery from Hello Gravel. We deliver bulk aggregate materials directly to your site with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.