How much does crushed stone cost?

Delivered in Florida, #57 stone starts from $60.97/ton on a full truck (about 21 tons). For a small load, 2 tons from $473.90 delivered (#57 stone). Delivery is included, with no separate fee; the minimum order is 1 ton, and smaller loads cost more per ton. Calculate above, then enter your ZIP for your exact quote.

What size crushed stone for a French drain?

#57 is standard. #4 is better if flow rate is the priority. Always wrap the trench in geotextile fabric to keep fines out of the stone.

Can I use crushed stone for a driveway?

Yes — #57 over a compacted limerock or crushed-concrete base. See the driveway gravel calculator for a full two-layer plan.

How deep should crushed stone be behind a retaining wall?

4–6 inches wide column of #57 backfill from footing to one course below grade, wrapped in fabric and with a perforated drain pipe at the base.

Crushed stone vs gravel — what is the difference?

Crushed stone is mechanically broken with angular faces that interlock. Gravel is rounded by water and stays loose. Crushed stone wins for any structural application.

How many tons fit in a dump truck?

A full load is about 21 tons of stone or sand. Bigger orders go out in more than one load, and the calculator shows the truck count with your result. Delivery is in the price, so a full load is the cheapest per ton.

Do I need to be home for delivery?

Best if someone is there to show the driver the spot. Not required: ask for a photo of the drop. Dumped from the street or driveway. A backyard works if the entrance is wide enough. Off the public road, you take responsibility for any damage. It comes in one pile and isn’t spread. Delivery in 2–3 business days, on a weekday you choose.

Crushed stone calculator · tons

Crushed Stone Calculator

How much crushed stone do you need? Pick the size, measure each area and get the tons.

1 · Material

2 · Two quick choices: depth, then size

2a · Pick a depth

2b · Then measure your areas

Length × width in feet. Add as many areas as you need; we add them up.

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Recommended order

3 tons

of #57 Crushed Stone (¾" – 1")

≈ 2.2 yd³ · covers 144 sq ft at 4″ · 1 dump truck

144 sq ft × 4 in ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = 1.78 yd³ × 1.35 t/yd³ = 2.4 tons. Plus 10% for compaction and spreading, rounded up to a whole ton.

3 · Get your delivered quote

One ton of #57 stone

≈ 0.74 yd³ (20 cu ft)
covers 60 sq ft at 4″
a yd³ weighs about 2,700 lb
a full truck is about 21 tons

Convert tons ↔ cubic yards →

About this material: #57 Crushed Stone (¾" – 1") →

How much does a ton of crushed stone cover?

Cubic yards = area (sq ft) × depth (in) ÷ 12 ÷ 27. Tons = cubic yards × the material’s density. The calculator then adds the buffer for compaction and spreading and rounds up. Tons use our catalog densities: #57 stone 1.35 t/yd³; #67 stone 1.35 t/yd³; stone dust 1.35 t/yd³; #4 crushed stone 1.25 t/yd³.

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Material	Depth	Used for	Coverage	Per 100 sq ft
#57 Crushed Stone (¾" – 1")	3″	Walkways and decorative beds.	80 sq ft per ton	1.25 tons
#57 Crushed Stone (¾" – 1")	4″	Driveway top course or shed pad. (typical)	60 sq ft per ton	1.67 tons
#57 Crushed Stone (¾" – 1")	6″	Soft ground or heavy vehicles.	40 sq ft per ton	2.5 tons
#67 Crushed Stone (¾")	3″	Walkways and decorative beds.	80 sq ft per ton	1.25 tons
#67 Crushed Stone (¾")	4″	Driveway top course or pad. (typical)	60 sq ft per ton	1.67 tons
#67 Crushed Stone (¾")	6″	Soft ground or heavy vehicles.	40 sq ft per ton	2.5 tons
Stone Dust (Screenings)	1″	Setting bed under pavers.	240 sq ft per ton	0.42 tons
Stone Dust (Screenings)	2″	Paths and patio bases. (typical)	120 sq ft per ton	0.83 tons
Stone Dust (Screenings)	4″	Shed pads.	60 sq ft per ton	1.67 tons
#4 Crushed Stone (1½" – 2½")	4″	Light-duty pad on firm ground.	65 sq ft per ton	1.54 tons
#4 Crushed Stone (1½" – 2½")	6″	Construction entrance pad. (typical)	43 sq ft per ton	2.31 tons
#4 Crushed Stone (1½" – 2½")	8″	Heavy trucks or soft soil.	32 sq ft per ton	3.09 tons

Before the buffer. Updated November 2026

How much crushed stone for common projects

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Project	Depth	Area	Estimate
Driveway top 1,200 sq ft	4″	1,200 sq ft	~20 tons #57
French drain 50 ft × 1 ft	12″	50 sq ft	~2.5 tons #57
Behind retaining wall 30 ft × 1 ft	4 ft	30 sq ft	~6 tons #57
Paver base 400 sq ft	4″	400 sq ft	~7 tons
Concrete slab base 500 sq ft	4″	500 sq ft	~8 tons

Before the buffer. Measure your own areas above for an order quantity.

Which crushed stone: #57, #67, stone dust or #4?

Delivered by dump truck. “From” prices are per ton on a full truck, delivery included; the second line is the smallest load.

#57 Crushed Stone (¾" – 1") →The all-round ½–1″ stone for driveways, pads and drainage.From $60.97/ton on a full truck2 tons from $473.90 delivered

#67 Crushed Stone (¾") →A slightly smaller ¾″ stone for driveways and pads.From $60.97/ton on a full truck2 tons from $473.90 delivered

Stone Dust (Screenings) →Fine screenings for paver beds and firm paths.From $38.06/ton on a full truck2 tons from $420.92 delivered

#4 crushed stone on a construction entrance

#4 Crushed Stone (1½" – 2½") →Large 1½–2½″ stone for construction entrances and heavy pads.From $71.15/ton on a full truck2 tons from $497.44 delivered

Crushed stone mistakes to avoid

Wrong stone size for the job

#57 is too coarse for a walking path and too small to be effective rip-rap. Match the gradation to the application: see the size guide below.

Skipping the base layer

A driveway needs 4 inches of base + 4 inches of top. A French drain needs filter fabric under and over the stone. Single-layer installs all fail prematurely.

Mistaking gravel for crushed stone

Rounded river gravel and crushed stone look similar but behave very differently. Crushed stone interlocks. Rounded gravel migrates.

Ignoring fines

Crusher run includes fines that pack hard but choke drainage. Use crusher run for base, washed #57 for drainage. Do not mix the two.