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Crushed Stone Size Chart

Stone numbers come from AASHTO M43 and ASTM D448. Bigger numbers mean smaller stone. Pick a size below to work out how much you need.

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Size and weight by number

SizeNominal sizeTons per cu ydLb per cu yd
No. 51 in to 1/2 in1.28 to 1.482,562 to 2,959
No. 561 in to 3/8 in1.36 to 1.402,716 to 2,803
No. 571 in to No. 41.29 to 1.472,576 to 2,935
No. 63/4 in to 3/8 in1.36 to 1.492,727 to 2,978
No. 673/4 in to No. 41.43 to 1.682,867 to 3,351
No. 683/4 in to No. 81.31 to 1.562,616 to 3,129
No. 71/2 in to No. 41.40 to 1.632,789 to 3,264
No. 781/2 in to No. 81.25 to 1.482,492 to 2,959
No. 83/8 in to No. 81.16 to 1.522,314 to 3,046
No. 893/8 in to No. 161.19 to 1.462,387 to 2,921
No. 9No. 4 to No. 161.25 to 1.492,492 to 2,989
No. 10No. 4 to 01.56 to 1.983,127 to 3,950

Nominal sizes from Ohio DOT Table 703.01-1; weights are FHWA's loose and dense dry unit weights.

No. 4 means the No. 4 sieve (4.75 mm); No. 8 is 2.36 mm and No. 16 is 1.18 mm.

Sources

  • https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/structures/bridge/15034/003.cfm
  • https://spinternet.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/ConstructionMgt/OnlineDocs/Specifications/2005CMS/700/703.htm