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4 STONE

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#4 Stone (1.5″ Minus, Ballast, Granite)

#4 stone ballast granite in a 1.5" minus size range is a durable, crushed aggregate produced from high-quality granite rock. The "1.5" minus" specification means the material contains pieces up to 1.5 inches in diameter, with smaller particles included, resulting in a well-graded mix that compacts effectively.

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

#4ASTM D448

Ask for #4 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

  • Railroad ballast
  • Drainage systems
  • Erosion control
  • Road base
  • Landscaping

#4 Stone next to what it gets confused with

RockSizeShapeWhere it winsCan we deliver it
#4 Stone (1.5″ Minus, Ballast, Granite)1.5" MinusAngularRailroad ballastReference only
#4 Stone (#4 To 1.5″, Washed)#4 To 1.5"AngularReference only
#4 Stone (#4 To 1″, Txdot)#4 To 1"AngularReference only

Questions people ask

What is #4 Stone used for?+
#4 Stone is commonly used for Railroad ballast, Drainage systems, Erosion control, Road base, Landscaping.
What size is #4 Stone?+
#4 Stone typically ranges in size from 1.5" Minus.
Where can I get #4 Stone?+
You can order #4 Stone for delivery from Hello Gravel. We deliver bulk aggregate materials directly to your site with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.