Crushed Stone
We deliver every grade53 Stone
#53 stone is crushed rock that runs from about 1 inch down to dust, with every size in between. That mix is the whole point. The small chips and dust fill the gaps between the bigger pieces, so when you roll it and compact it, the layer locks up hard enough to drive on. It's what pros reach for when they need a base that won't shift.
The 53 is a size number from Indiana DOT's Section 904 spec. It tells you the gradation and says nothing about what kind of rock it's made from. You'll see #53 pulled from limestone, gravel, or recycled concrete depending on the pit near you. Contractors also call it Crushed Stone Base or CSB. Because it's a dense-graded, compactible mix, it usually costs a hair more per ton than a clean open-graded stone like #57.
Compare every grade
| Grade | Size | Shape | Washed | Top use | We deliver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #53 Stone (1″ Minus, Commercial, Limestone) | 1" Minus | Angular | — | Driveway base | We deliver it |
| #53 Stone (1″ Minus, Commercial) | 1" Minus | Angular | — | Driveway base | We deliver it |
| #53 Stone (1″ Minus, Indot) | 1" Minus | Angular | — | Driveway base | We deliver it |
| #53 Stone (1″ Minus, Limestone, Spec) | 1" Minus | Angular | — | Driveway base | We deliver it |
| #53 Stone (1″ Minus, Recycled) | 1" Minus | Angular | — | Landscaping | We deliver it |
What people use it for
How to choose within 53 stone
Compaction over drainage
Angular pieces lock together. Pick a smaller size when you need the surface to stay put under a driveway or path.
Drainage over compaction
The larger the piece, the more room for water to move through. #1 or #57 for a French drain; #8 or smaller reads as loose gravel.
Washed vs. unwashed
Washed has the dust rinsed out, so it drains faster and won't track into the house. Unwashed compacts harder — better under a paver base.
All 53 stone grades
#53 Stone (1″ Minus, Commercial, Limestone)
We deliver#53 Stone (1″ Minus, Commercial)
We deliver#53 Stone (1″ Minus, Indot)
We deliver#53 Stone (1″ Minus, Limestone, Spec)
We deliver#53 Stone (1″ Minus, Recycled)
We deliverOther crushed stone families
Chip Stone
We deliverChip stone is small crushed rock, roughly 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch across, with the dust screened out.
57 Stone
We deliver#57 stone is crushed rock screened between about 1 inch and 1/4 inch, with the dust washed out.
4 Stone
We deliver#4 stone is crushed rock screened between about 1 1/2 inches and 3/4 inch.
8 Stone
We deliver#8 stone is crushed rock screened between about 3/8 inch and 1/8 inch, with the fines washed out.
67 Stone
We deliver#67 stone is crushed rock screened between about 3/4 inch and 1/4 inch, with most of the dust washed out.
Crushed Stone 3 Stone
We deliver#3 stone is crushed rock in pieces roughly 1 to 2 inches across.
10 Stone
We deliver#10 stone is crushed rock screened down to dust and small pieces smaller than about 3/8 inch.
1 Stone
We deliver#1 stone is large crushed rock, roughly 2 to 4 inches across.
89 Stone
We deliver#89 stone is crushed rock screened between about 3/8 inch and the size of a coarse sand grain.
9 Stone
We deliver#9 stone is crushed rock screened to a 3/8 inch top size, with pieces running down to about the size of a grain of rice.
5 Stone
We deliver#5 stone is crushed rock screened between about 1 inch and 1/2 inch, with the fines washed out.
Crushed Stone 2 Stone
We deliver#2 stone is crushed rock screened between about 2 1/2 inches and 1 1/2 inches, with the dust washed out.