Gravel
We deliver every gradeGravel 3 Stone
#3 stone is crushed rock screened between about 2 inches and 1 inch. The pieces are big and angular, so they lock together when you pile them up instead of rolling like round river rock. It's much larger than the #57 or #67 stone you'd use on a driveway. That size and weight is why you'll see #3 under bridge culverts, along ditch banks, and as ballast under railroad ties.
The 3 is a screen size from the ASTM D448 spec. It tells you how big the pieces are and says nothing about what kind of rock they came from. Around here that's usually limestone or granite, whatever the local quarry runs. #3 is a coarse drainage and base stone, so it usually costs less per ton than the smaller washed sizes because there's less crushing and screening to get to this size.
Compare every grade
| Grade | Size | Shape | Washed | Top use | We deliver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 Stone (1″ To 2″, Course) | 2" to 1" | Rounded | — | Drainage systems | We deliver it |
| #3 Stone (1″ To 2″, Fine, Washed) | 2" to 1" | Rounded | Washed | Drainage systems | We deliver it |
| #3 Stone (1″ To 2″, Round, River Rock) | 2" to 1" | Rounded | — | Landscaping | We deliver it |
| #3 Stone (1″ To 2″, Volcanic) | 2" to 1" | Rounded | — | Landscaping | We deliver it |
What people use it for
How to choose within gravel 3 stone
Foot traffic
Pea gravel and river rock feel good barefoot but shift underfoot; use a border so they stay where you put them.
Vehicle traffic
Round gravel rolls under tires. Pick angular crushed stone for a driveway; save rounded gravel for garden paths and beds.
Drainage
All of these drain well. Bigger pieces drain faster; smaller pieces pack tighter.
All gravel 3 stone grades
#3 Stone (1″ To 2″, Course)
We deliver#3 Stone (1″ To 2″, Fine, Washed)
We deliver#3 Stone (1″ To 2″, Round, River Rock)
We deliver#3 Stone (1″ To 2″, Volcanic)
We deliverOther gravel families
Rip Rap
We deliverRip rap is large, angular rock you place on a slope to keep water from washing the ground out.
Pea Gravel
We deliverPea gravel is small, round rock about the size of a garden pea.
Gravel 2 Stone
We deliver#2 stone is crushed rock in pieces about 1.5 to 2.5 inches across.
Gravel 1 Stone
We deliver#1 stone is chunky crushed rock, with pieces running about 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches across.
Gravel 9 Stone
We deliver#9 stone is crushed rock screened between about 3/8 inch and 1/16 inch.
Gravel Sand Blend
We deliverA gravel sand blend is a mix of small stones and sand in one pile.
Sand Gravel
We deliverSand and gravel is a natural mix of small rock and sand pulled straight from a pit or riverbed.
7 Stone
We deliver#7 stone is crushed rock screened between about 1/2 inch and 3/16 inch, with the fine dust washed out.
Gravel 4 Stone
We deliver#4 stone is big crushed rock, with pieces running about 1 1/2 inches to 2 1/2 inches across.
Gravel 57 Stone
We deliver#57 stone is crushed rock screened between about 1 inch and 1/4 inch, with the fines washed out.
Gravel 6 Stone
We deliver#6 stone is crushed rock screened between about 1 inch and 3/8 inch, with the fines washed or screened out.
Gravel 8 Stone
We deliver#8 stone is crushed rock that's been screened to a small size, roughly 3/8 inch down to about 1/8 inch.