78 STONE
Reference only#78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″)
#78 stone in a #8 to 1/2" size range is a crushed aggregate commonly produced from granite, limestone, or trap rock. The material consists of small, angular stones that pass through a #8 sieve and measure up to 1/2 inch in diameter. This specific size offers a balance between compactability and drainage, making it versatile for a variety of construction and landscaping applications.
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 #78 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
- Driveway base
- Drainage systems
- Concrete mix
- Landscaping
- Erosion control
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 →#78 Stone next to what it gets confused with
| Rock | Size | Shape | Where it wins | Can we deliver it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″) | #8 To 1/2" | Angular | Driveway base | Reference only |
| #78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″, Granite) | #8 To 1/2" | Angular | — | Reference only |
| #78 Stone (#8 To 1/2″, Limestone) | #8 To 1/2" | Angular | — | Reference only |