CRUSHED STONE 3 STONE
Reference only#3 Stone (1.5″ To 2.5″, Ballast, Washed)
#3 stone ballast in a 1.5" to 2.5" size range is a large, washed aggregate commonly used in heavy-duty construction and infrastructure projects. Produced by crushing and screening natural stone, this material is thoroughly washed to remove dust, fines, and debris, resulting in a clean, durable product.
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 #3 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
- Construction 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 →#3 Stone next to what it gets confused with
| Rock | Size | Shape | Where it wins | Can we deliver it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 Stone (1.5″ To 2.5″, Ballast, Washed) | 1.5" To 2.5" | Angular | Railroad ballast | Reference only |
| #3 Stone (1/2″ To 2.5″) | 1/2" To 2.5" | Angular | — | Reference only |
| #3 Stone (1″ To 2″, Astm, Washed) | 1" To 2" | Angular | — | Reference only |