3A STONE
Reference only#3A Stone (1″ Minus)
#3A stone in a 1” minus size range is a versatile crushed aggregate commonly used in construction and landscaping projects. This material consists of a blend of crushed stone pieces up to 1 inch in diameter, along with smaller particles and fines. The “minus” designation means that the mix includes everything from 1-inch stones down to dust, resulting from the mechanical crushing process.
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
Yard and spec names
Ask for #3a 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
- Drainage systems
- Road construction
- Erosion control
- Landscaping
We don't stock this — here's what we deliver
3/4" Crushed Stone
3/4" crushed stone is angular stone at the size most driveways and drainage projects call for — big enough to shed water, small enough to spread with a rake.
See delivered price →#57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is angular 3/4-inch stone that drains fast and locks together, not something you'd walk on barefoot.
See delivered price →#3A Stone next to what it gets confused with
| Rock | Size | Shape | Where it wins | Can we deliver it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A Stone (1″ Minus) | 1" Minus | Angular | Driveway base | Reference only |
| #3A Stone (3/4″ To 1.5″, Modified) | 3/4" To 1.5" | Angular | — | Reference only |