1 1/2″ Crushed Gravel
1 1/2″ Crushed Gravel is a versatile crushed aggregate for driveways, drainage, and base prep. Sold in bulk by the ton with fast local delivery and volume pricing.
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Typical depths: paths 2 to 3 in, driveways/patios 4 to 6 in, drainage or backfill 12+ in.
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- Size1.5"
- Weight2750 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
- Sold byton
About 1.5″ Crushed Gravel
General-purpose graded aggregate sized for the project, whether that's driveway dressing, fill, or a base layer.
| Material | 1.5″ Crushed Gravel |
|---|---|
| Category | Gravel |
| Stone size | 1.5" |
| Weight | 2750 lb/yd³ |
| Color | Gray |
| Sold by | the ton |
How much will you need?
One ton of 1.5″ Crushed Gravel covers roughly:
118 sq ftat 2" deep
79 sq ftat 3" deep
59 sq ftat 4" deep
Tons ↔ cubic yards for 1.5″ Crushed Gravel
1 cubic yard of 1.5″ Crushed Gravel weighs about 2,750 lb ≈ 1.38 tons. One ton covers roughly 0.73 cubic yards.
| Cubic yards → tons | Tons → cubic yards |
|---|---|
| 1 yd³ ≈ 1.38 tons | 2 tons ≈ 1.45 yd³ |
| 2 yd³ ≈ 2.75 tons | 5 tons ≈ 3.64 yd³ |
| 3 yd³ ≈ 4.13 tons | 10 tons ≈ 7.27 yd³ |
| 5 yd³ ≈ 6.88 tons | 20 tons ≈ 14.55 yd³ |
| 10 yd³ ≈ 13.75 tons |
Figures are approximate: moisture and compaction change weight.
How to install 1.5″ Crushed Gravel
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Prep the base
Excavate 4-6", compact the subgrade, and lay geotextile fabric.
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Spread in lifts
2-3" lifts; compact between each lift.
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Edge & crown
Edging stops migration; crowning sheds water.
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Top up yearly
Plan a thin re-dressing each year as gravel migrates.
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Doug R. ·
Solid stone for a base layer. I put down 6 tons under a new gravel parking pad and it packed in nicely with the plate compactor before I topped it with smaller stuff. Only gripe is the delivery window. I was told morning and the truck showed up around four, so I lost most of a Saturday waiting. Material itself was clean, very little dirt mixed in.
Nate B. ·
Grading a low spot behind the house that flooded every storm. Dug it out, laid fabric, and spread 3 tons of this crushed gravel as the drainage layer. Rakes out fine if you have a strong back, it is heavy stuff. Two storms since and the area is dry. Dropped exactly on the tarp I laid out at the end of the driveway.
Heather J. ·
We ordered 12 tons of the 1 1/2 inch crushed gravel to rebuild the lane back to our barn after a wet spring turned it to soup. The bigger stone bit right into the soft spots and stopped moving once the tractor rolled over it a few times. Driver called about twenty minutes out and backed the dump truck right up to the stakes I had set. Water runs off now instead of pooling.