Crushed Stone Calculator

Crushed Stone

Crushed stone is produced by mining and crushing rock into angular pieces. Although Crushed Stone and Gravel are used interchangeably, both are distinctly different materials. Crushed stone is a commercial product whereas Gravel is a natural object made up of pieces of rock bigger than 2 millimeters in diameter that have been moved by water and are generally round because of this. The shape of the grains and man’s role in producing them are the differences that separate crushed stone from gravel.

Uses of Crushed Stone

Rock Types used for Crushed Stone

1. Argillite,
2. Dolomite,
3. Granite,
4. Limestone,
5. Marble,
6. Sand stone,
7. Slate,
8. Trap rock,
9. Quartzite,
10. Volcanic cinder

Crushed Stone Sizes and Uses

Knowing the purpose for which you will be using crushed stone and gravel will assist you choose the appropriate size to purchase. Keep in mind that different projects, such as drains, a driveway, a lawn, a road, a decoration job, etc., need different grades for the best results.

There are 10 major gravel sizes and numerous additional specialized sizes based on the size or diameter of the stone particles used to make up the gravel.

It is possible for there to be slight variations in the names given to each size from one location (country, state, or supplier) to the next. However, their applications and particle diameters are quite similar. Grades don’t tell you which stone was crushed, i.e., granite, limestone, sandstone, or slate, but rather the stone size. Let's take a look at the most popular crushed stone or gravel sizes.