Comparing Crushed Rock (& Gravel) Sizes and How They're Used

What is the right rock size for your project? In this video, we look at common crushed rock sizes, from our smallest gravel size (¼" minus) to our largest landscape rock size (six-man landscape rock a.k.a. rockery rock). Then we go through the basics of how these gravel and landscape rock products are used.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:22 Part 1: Types & Sizes
0:55 Smaller Rock Sizes
1:19 Large Rock Sizes
1:37 Part 2: Applications (Minus v. Clean)
2:09 Rock for Roads and Driveways
2:42 Clean Rock Applications
2:59 1/4" Minus
3:10 Large Landscape Rock
3:30 Thank You

Thanks to our model, Daniel, for his amazing poses. Editing and most videography by Eve Hart. Quarry blast (00:14) and inset "Crushed v. Minus" (00:38) videos by Joel Carver of CSI Drone Solutions. Most photography by Eve Hart or Washington Rock team members. Gabion (03:14) and rockery photos (03:15) from Adobe Stock.

Thank you to our dispatcher Rick for helping us answer questions by YouTube commenters.

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[michaelwimberly]

My boss made me watch this video. I did not think that I could learn so much in 3 minutes. GREAT JOB! Thank you.

[HawaiianClown]

This was so informative! Been looking for a video that really explains it in the simplest terms.

[annetteclement]

Thank you ! its so difficult to find correct, concise, and size comparative information .

[johnsonexcavatingandlandcl]

This is a great resource for home owners and businesses. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[RemingtonW]

Extremely helpful video, thank you! I always panic when I call to order some gravel because I never know what I want

[DiggsDirtWorks]

We recently excavated a new driveway from dirt...the 2-4" spalls contained minus as well, resulting in a nice and level grade finish after the rocks locked together & now the driveway is more durable than asphalt!

[FishingRandomPlaces]

Just had a parking pad laid out at my house. The contractor used 1” minus. It was soft at first which concerned me but after it’s been rained on and we’ve driven on it a few times it’s pretty sturdy now.

[dreamingcode]

This is a really good video good information I wish I would have found this before I did my driveway

[fredomota]

Hi, I'm looking to add gravel around my fire pit area. What do you recommend using that sturdy enough for someone to sit on (with furniture) and comfortable to walk on (with shoes)?

[lakelife]

Great video for beginners and experience individuals as well

[mondavou]

WOW! That was super helpful. Very nice presentation of the information. If you were local to me, you'd have earned my business. Keep up the good work and good luck to your company.

[jeffharper]

I work at a small stone quarry and people ask what is best for driveway I tell them crusher run but no every one else tells them #57s or 3/4 " I tell them no but nope they use 57s and then complain about them moving all over, I tell them 57s are like marbles, good for drainage bad for driveway especially in the mountains where I live and most drives are on 10 to 20 degree slopes.

[MooM]

Great video as it helped me understand what stone I needed for a walking pathway

[dahfoxisthegoat]

Very helpful. I went with 3/4 for my backyard.

[nikkers]

I have moved from Oregon with my two horse to Mexico and have been trying to work out how to buy rock here in the mountainous region where I am. I have kept my horses for many decades and had arenas built and a trail with 3/4 clean over cheap landscape cloth followed by 1/4 minus and it took the brunt of horses galloping along it very well.  

My problem: Only 3/4 clean is available here, and something I think is lava rock (rust colored) which is mainly used on rough roads. I just didn't know what to do and this video has been sooo helpful I thought you might be able to answer my question: I have about a 1/4 mile of trail for my horses and at local suggestion, I put down the lava rock they love and then something called Jal which is white soft rock that turns dusty, then the 3/4 clean on top. It hasn't worked too well at all! It hasn't turned into a hard surface as I had hoped. I have found a black granular dust which they tell me comes from the granite gravel mines so I'm assuming this is the "minus" that has been washed out in the process to make their gravel.


My question: Some of the trail and driveway to our house are fairly steep and sloping. Unfortunately the lava rock and gravel are not binding together at all and the level rock not staying in place and in fact rolls underfoot. Do you think if I invested in this "minus" it would help the situation? I cannot rent a compactor unfortunately as they don't do that here but I can get the "minus" and river sand to add.

Sorry for the long message but I am in quite a quandary! Thank you so much for any help you could offer.

[klwtherd]

I like the clean and manicured look of the 1/4 inch minus. I am thinking about installing a driveway and i want to use gravel. But the bigger rocks don't look as nice after they are layed and they hurt my feet when i walk on them outdoors to wash my car. Can you use 1/4 inch minus for driveways?

[deborah]

Beautifully done. Love the toys and quarters.

[jejoko]

Thank you so much for these videos! What type of combination would you recommend for a driveway on compacted sand?
It is an existing driveway that has been over taken by grass. So I will churning it up to remove the grass and then laying more material on top.
Thank you!

What would you suggest for a gravel patio and dog run?