#4 limestone
Large clean stone, about 1.5–2.5 inches, for drainage beds and erosion control.
From, delivered$118.87 /ton
Railroad ballast
Ordered by the ton
From, delivered$164.46 /ton
Reference image. Natural color and size vary from load to load.
Specifications
- Size
- About 2–3 in
- Shape
- Angular
- Compaction
- Good — angular edges lock together
- Color
- Dark grey
- Weight
- ~2,800 lb per yd³
- Coverage at 2 in
- ~115 sq ft per ton
- Sold by
- Ton
Estimates assume typical densities. Actual weight varies with moisture and source.
Heavy 2–3 inch angular stone for erosion control and heavy-load bases.
Ballast is the large, sharp-edged stone used under railroad ties. Its size and angularity make it resist washing out, so it works on slopes, ditches and heavy equipment pads.
Good for
- Ditch lining
- Slope stabilization
- Equipment pads
Compare materials
| Material | Size | Sold by | From |
|---|---|---|---|
 Railroad ballast | About 2–3 in | Ton | $164.46 |
 #4 limestone | About 1.5–2.5 in | Ton | $118.87 |
 Rip rap | Large, irregular boulders | Ton | $219.36 |
 #4 crushed stone | About 1.5–2.5 in | Ton | $118.87 |
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Rip rap
Heavy limestone boulders to armor canal banks, seawalls and swales.
From, delivered$219.36 /ton
#4 crushed stone
Large 1.5–2.5 inch stone for construction entrances, drainage and heavy base.
From, delivered$118.87 /ton
1 1/2" crushed gravel
Coarse 1.5 inch stone for heavy-duty base and drainage.
From, delivered$120.43 /ton