4A STONE
Reference only#4A Stone (3/4″ Minus, Ballast, Granite)
#4A Stone in a 3/4” minus size range is a high-quality granite aggregate specifically graded for ballast applications. Produced by crushing and screening durable granite rock, this material features a mix of angular particles up to 3/4” in size, with smaller fines included. The granite composition ensures excellent hardness and long-term durability, making it suitable for demanding construction environments.
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 #4a 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
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 →#4A Stone next to what it gets confused with
| Rock | Size | Shape | Where it wins | Can we deliver it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4A Stone (3/4″ Minus, Ballast, Granite) | 3/4" Minus | Angular | Railroad ballast | Reference only |
| #4A Stone (1″ To 2″, 4A, Limestone) | 1" To 2" | Angular | — | Reference only |
| #4A Stone (3/4″ Minus, Ballast) | 3/4" Minus | Angular | — | Reference only |