3/8" Crushed Stone
3/8" Crushed Stone delivered direct from local quarries to 50 US cities. Bulk pricing from $46/ton on full-load orders. Same-day delivery in most metros, free delivery on 16+ ton loads.
About 3/8" Crushed Stone
3/8" Crushed Stone is a crushed stone material in the 3/8" size range with a typical density of 2650 lbs per cubic yard. Angular, crushed aggregate that locks together under load and drains predictably, the most-used base material in the US for driveways, French drains, base courses, and pipe bedding.
A typical residential order is 3-8 tons; full-load contractor orders run 16-24 tons. We deliver in tandem-axle dump trucks (10-16 ton capacity) or tri-axles (16-24 ton capacity). Pricing varies with regional quarry proximity, load size, and current diesel; full-load delivery typically saves 15-20% over partial loads.
Specifications
- Category
- Crushed Stone
- Typical size
- 3/8"
- Color
- Gray
- Density
- 2650 lb/yd³ · 1.33 tons per cubic yard
- Sold by
- The ton
- Order minimum
- 1 ton (bag drop) · 4 tons (truck load)
- Full-load discount
- 16+ tons, typical 15-20% off list
- Delivery window
- Same-day on orders before 11 AM in most metros · 24-48h standard
- Free delivery threshold
- 16+ tons within the standard service radius
Coverage: how much 3/8" Crushed Stone do you need?
Quick reference: square feet covered by one ton at common spread depths. For exact tonnage, plug your dimensions into the material calculator.
Best uses for 3/8" Crushed Stone
How to install 3/8" Crushed Stone
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1
Excavate
Strip topsoil to 6-10", with the depth set by traffic and the frost line in your area.
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2
Lay geotextile fabric
Optional but worth it; a woven separator stops the base from migrating into native soil.
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3
Spread base layer
Spread the stone in 2-3 inch lifts and compact each lift with a plate compactor before adding the next.
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4
Crown the surface
Crown the top ~1/4" per foot toward the edges so water sheds.
Comparable materials
From $44/ton- Size3/4 - 1"
- Density2700 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
From $43/ton- Size1/2 - 3/4"
- Density2650 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
From $47/ton- Size3/8"
- Density2600 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
From $38/ton- Size1.5 - 2.5"
- Density2800 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
From $45/ton- Size3/4"
- Density2700 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
From $28/ton- Sizevaries"
- Density2900 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
Where we source 3/8" Crushed Stone
We source 3/8" Crushed Stone from local quarries within the delivery region, typically inside a 50-mile radius. Short hauls mean lower delivery cost for you and a smaller diesel footprint per ton.
Every load is weighed at the source and the ticket travels with the truck, so you get exact tonnage, not estimates. Quality varies by quarry; we work with operators whose product meets state DOT spec for the applications we recommend.
Why bulk delivery saves money
On a per-ton basis, retail bag pricing lands at about three times the bulk truck rate once you add up tax, the haul home in a passenger vehicle, and the bag waste. At our delivered range of $46 to $74 per ton, a 5 ton homeowner order saves hundreds versus the bagged equivalent at typical retail. A residential project usually runs 3 to 8 tons, which fits one tandem-axle truck and one drop. Contractors stepping up to 16 tons or more unlock our full-truck rate, which is generally 15 to 20 percent below the partial-load price. Bulk also wins on time: one delivery beats 20 trips to the rack, and the driver places the load where you want it instead of a parking-lot pallet.
Ordering 3/8" Crushed Stone from MyGravelBuddy
Send your ZIP and a target load size; the quote, freight, and lead time come back the same hour during business days. Confirm the tonnage and the drop location, and we lock the truck on the schedule, typically 24 to 48 hours out for in-area orders. Payment clears, dispatch sends the window the night before, and the driver calls when the truck leaves the scale. Get a 3/8" Crushed Stone quote
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