What is #57 stone used for?

Drainage. It is washed 3/4-inch angular stone with no fines, which is exactly what French drains, pipe bedding, and free-draining driveway surfaces need.

What is the difference between crusher run and #57 stone?

Crusher run contains stone dust and fines, so it compacts into a hard locking base. #57 is washed clean of fines, so it drains freely but stays loose. Base versus drainage.

Which crushed stone is best for a driveway?

A layered build: #4 at the bottom, crusher run in the middle, and #57 or #411 on top. A single-grade driveway either fails to drain or fails to compact.

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Crushed stone is sold by numbered grade, and the numbers are not intuitive. This calculator covers the common grades, tells you what each one is actually for, and returns quantity and cost for your area.

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Frequently asked questions

What is #57 stone used for?: Drainage. It is washed 3/4-inch angular stone with no fines, which is exactly what French drains, pipe bedding, and free-draining driveway surfaces need.
What is the difference between crusher run and #57 stone?: Crusher run contains stone dust and fines, so it compacts into a hard locking base. #57 is washed clean of fines, so it drains freely but stays loose. Base versus drainage.
Which crushed stone is best for a driveway?: A layered build: #4 at the bottom, crusher run in the middle, and #57 or #411 on top. A single-grade driveway either fails to drain or fails to compact.