#4 limestone
Large clean stone, about 1.5–2.5 inches, for drainage beds and erosion control.
From, delivered$118.87 /ton
Rip rap
Ordered by the tonAlso called: medium riprap 12–24 in · riprap
From, delivered$219.36 /ton
Reference image. Natural color and size vary from load to load.
Specifications
- Size
- Large, irregular boulders
- 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 limestone boulders to armor canal banks, seawalls and swales.
Rip rap is large, irregular rock placed along water's edge to absorb wave and current energy before it eats into the bank. Projects on canals and seawalls may need permits — check with your city or county before placing it.
Good for
- Canal and lake banks
- Seawall toe protection
- Swales and outfalls
Compare materials
| Material | Size | Sold by | From |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rip rap | Large, irregular boulders | Ton | $219.36 |
 #4 limestone | About 1.5–2.5 in | Ton | $118.87 |
 #4 crushed stone | About 1.5–2.5 in | Ton | $118.87 |
 1 1/2" crushed gravel | About 1.5 in | Ton | $120.43 |
Related materials
#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
