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73 Stone

#73 stone is a dense-graded crushed limestone that runs from about 3/4 inch down to fine stone dust. The dust packs into the gaps between the bigger pieces, so the whole mix locks together and compacts hard under a roller or tires. That's what makes it a base rock, not a top layer.

The 73 is a gradation number a supplier or state DOT uses for this dust-to-3/4 inch blend. You'll see it sold as dense base, #73 limestone, or crusher-run stone depending on the quarry. It usually costs a bit less per ton than clean, single-sized rock because the fines aren't washed out.

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What people use it for

Driveway base under a top coat of gravel or asphaltCompacted base for a shed, patio, or paver walkwayBase for a farm road or access roadBackfill against a retaining wall or foundationSub-base under a concrete slab

How to choose within 73 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.

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