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Railroad Ballast

Large angular crushed stone (1½"-2½") originally cut for railroad track beds. Now a workhorse for heavy drainage, equipment pads, and rugged industrial sites.

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Product Specifications

Size1½" – 2½"
ShapeAngular
MaterialVaries depending on location
Weight~2,800 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (4" deep)~75 sq ft per ton
ColorVaries depending on location
CompactionSelf-supporting — heavy load capacity
Minimum Order1 ton

Best For

Heavy drainageEquipment padsIndustrial sitesErosion control

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We chose a delivery date. The driver dropped it exactly where I asked. I had never ordered gravel in my life.
Kelly O’Brien · 5★ · one of 1,447 verified reviews

Why Choose This Product

Heavy-Duty

Sized for serious load-bearing — built to handle anything.

Excellent Drainage

Big voids let water move fast under pressure.

Long-Lasting

Won't break down or wash away under heavy traffic.

Delivery Included

Free delivery right to your driveway. No rental trucks needed.

How Delivery Works

1

Browse Products

Explore our range of gravel, stone, and landscaping materials.

2

Calculate Amount

Use our calculator to find exactly how much you need.

3

Schedule Delivery

Pick a delivery date that works for your project timeline.

4

Delivered to Your Door

We deliver right to your driveway or job site.

Common Uses

Drainage Projects

Open voids handle high-volume water flow without clogging.

Equipment & RV Pads

A stable, mud-free pad that won't rut under heavy machinery.

Industrial Yards

Holds up to forklift, truck, and container traffic in working yards.

Erosion Control

Heavy enough to stay put around culverts, slopes, and drainage outlets.

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Railroad Ballast

Size1½" – 2½"
ShapeAngular
MaterialVaries depending on location
Weight~2,800 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (4" deep)~75 sq ft per ton
ColorVaries depending on location
CompactionSelf-supporting — heavy load capacity
Minimum Order1 ton
Coverage (2" deep)
Delivery
Best For
Heavy drainageEquipment padsIndustrial sitesErosion control
Drain Rock

Drain Rock

SizeVaries depending on location
ShapeAngular
MaterialVaries depending on location
Weight~2,800 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (4" deep)
ColorVaries depending on location
Compaction
Minimum Order1 ton
Coverage (2" deep)~100 sq ft per ton
DeliveryDump truck, directly to your location
Best For
French drainsRetaining wallsFoundation drainageDry wells

Ballast and #4 crushed stone overlap heavily — pick whichever your local supply yard stocks. For very heavy erosion control, step up to riprap.

What customers say

4.93(182 reviews)
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Customers praise Hello Gravel's exceptional customer service, quick delivery, and staff who genuinely care about getting orders right.

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Claude N.

5 months ago
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This hello gravel is the real deal!!! It was so easy to order and they stayed in touch with me the whole way! Helped me calculate the amount I needed and was straight up on pricing and shipping! No hassle and I picked the delivery date! It was so awesome! Bam! Easy as pie! Really like doing business like that! I will definitely use this company again in the future! My driveway is massive and needed gravel in the worse way! Even the driver was friendly! Two thumbs up!

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February 11, 2026

Mark H.

5 months ago
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The communication was very good. Everyone I spoke with was polite and friendly. They ensured I was satisfied.

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February 11, 2026

Cary J.

5 months ago
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It was very easy to order the material I needed for our project. The dirt showed up on time and was excellent quality.

February 11, 2026

Kenneth H.

5 months ago
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Excellent service. Easy ordering and timely delivery.

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February 10, 2026

Monika G.

5 months ago
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Great service, I ordered online and received the delivery in 2 days. Product was exactly what I ordered, couldn't be happier.

February 10, 2026

Mike M.

5 months ago
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Great service and great communication

February 9, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Use our built-in calculator on this page — enter the length, width, and depth of your project area, and we'll calculate the exact amount. As a general rule, 1 ton of material covers about 100 square feet at 2 inches deep.
We deliver directly to your driveway or project site using a dump truck. Just choose your delivery date and time window (AM or PM) during checkout. Next-day delivery is available on orders placed before noon.
Yes! Delivery is included in the price you see — no hidden fees, no surprises. The price per ton (or yard) you see is the price you pay, delivered.
The minimum order is typically 1 ton (or 1 cubic yard for mulch and soil products). Our pricing gets better with larger quantities — a full truckload (18 tons) gives you the best per-unit price.
Due to the nature of bulk materials, we cannot accept returns once delivered. We recommend using our calculator to get the right amount — it's better to order slightly more than to run short mid-project.
Railroad Ballast is large angular crushed stone — typically 1½" to 2½" — sized to lock together and drain heavily under load. The exact size is in the spec table above.
For driveways and parking areas, we recommend a 4-6 inch base of compacted road base or #610 underneath your surface gravel. This prevents sinking and extends the life of your project.

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