Crushed Stone
We deliver every grade78 Stone
#78 stone is washed crushed rock sized between about 1/2 inch and a No. 8 sieve (roughly 3/8 inch). The pieces are angular, so they wedge together and hold under weight instead of rolling. The dust and fines get rinsed off at the quarry, which is why water runs through a pile of it fast.
The 78 is a screen size from the ASTM D448 and AASHTO M43 spec. It tells you how big the pieces are and says nothing about what kind of rock they came from. You'll see it sold as #78 granite, #78 limestone, or #78M (the M just means the washed version). It's a common concrete and asphalt mix stone, so the price usually tracks your local ready-mix market.
Compare every grade
| Grade | Size | Shape | Washed | Top use | We deliver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″, Granite) | 1/2" to No. 8 | Angular | — | Driveway base | We deliver it |
| #78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″, Limestone) | 1/2" to No. 8 | Angular | — | Driveway base | We deliver it |
| #78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″, Red) | 1/2" to No. 8 | Angular | — | Driveway base | We deliver it |
| #78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″, Washed) | 1/2" to No. 8 | Angular | Washed | Driveway base | We deliver it |
| #78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″) | 1/2" to No. 8 | Angular | — | Driveway base | We deliver it |
| #78 Stone (1/2″ To 3/4″, Granite) | 1/2" to No. 8 | Angular | — | Driveway base | We deliver it |
| #78 Stone (3/16″ To 1/2″) | 1/2" to No. 8 | Angular | — | Driveway base | We deliver it |
| #78 Stone (3/4″ Minus, Granite) | 1/2" to No. 8 | Angular | — | Driveway base | We deliver it |
What people use it for
How to choose within 78 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 78 stone grades
#78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″, Granite)
We deliver#78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″, Limestone)
We deliver#78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″, Red)
We deliver#78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″, Washed)
We deliver#78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″)
We deliver#78 Stone (1/2″ To 3/4″, Granite)
We deliver#78 Stone (3/16″ To 1/2″)
We deliver#78 Stone (3/4″ Minus, Granite)
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.