What are the different sizes of stones?
Below is a general description of stone sizes that are typically available from the quarries.
- PA2A. Size 2 Inch Topsize.
- 2RC/ 2A Modified. Size 1 1/2 Inch Topsize.
- AASHTO #1. Size 4 Inch Topsize.
- AASHTO #3. Size 3 Inch Topsize.
- AASHTO #8 (1B’s) Size 1/2 Inch Topsize.
- AASHTO #10. Size 3/8 Inch Topsize.
- AASHTO #57 (2B’s)
- AASHTO #67.
What is 3/4 washed stone?
3/4″ Clean Crushed Stone Uses 3/4″ clean crushed stone is the most popular size and can be used for a variety of projects. Some of the most popular uses are for a drainage backfill, concrete, cement, asphalt and other drainage options.
What sizes do gravel come in?
In the Udden-Wentworth scale gravel is categorized into granular gravel (2–4 mm or 0.079–0.157 in) and pebble gravel (4–64 mm or 0.2–2.5 in). ISO 14688 grades gravels as fine, medium, and coarse, with ranges 2–6.3 mm to 20–63 mm.
What size is 3/4 inch stone?
Which size gravel stone to choose
| Size | Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| US | MM | #67 |
| 3/4″ | 19.1 | X |
| 1/2″ | 12.7 | X |
| 3/8″ | 9.5 | X |
What size is #57 gravel?
around 1 to 1.5 inches
Stones in AASHTO #57 blend are detected with a 1.5-inch sieve, which is why the #57 stone size is around 1 to 1.5 inches. Its size makes it useful for weight-bearing applications such as foundation beds and driveways.
What size is number 8 stone?
1/2-inch
AASHTO #8 Stone Size AASHTO #8 has a 1/2-inch top size. Its reduced size makes it much easier to handle compared to bulkier grades of AASHTO stone.
What is #6 gravel?
#6 Stone is often referred to as small river rock. It is made out of local round fieldstone that has been graded from 1/2″ to 3/4″. It can be used for decorative or drainage purposes.
What size is 9 stone?
approximately 3/8″
#9 Gravel is a size of crushed stone. Each grain is approximately 3/8″ and angular in shape. #9s are generally used for leveling.