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Gravel 4 Stone

#4 stone is big crushed rock, with pieces running about 1 1/2 inches to 2 1/2 inches across. Think golf ball to tennis ball. The stones are angular from being run through a crusher, so they lock together and leave big open gaps between them. Water pours right through.

The 4 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. You'll see #4 sold as limestone, granite, or river gravel depending on what's local to your yard. It costs less per ton than smaller crushed stone because it takes less screening, and it's almost always sold loose by the ton off a dump truck.

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What people use it for

Drainage layer under wet or muddy groundBase for driveways built over soft soilFrench drains and culvert beddingErosion control on slopes and shorelinesBedding for large pipes and utility trenchesRailroad and heavy-equipment ballast

How to choose within gravel 4 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.

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How much gravel 4 stone do you need?

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