Road Base

Name: Road Base
SKU: Road Base
Availability: InStock

Road Base keeps water moving and builds a solid, compactable base for drives, pads, and drainage. Delivered in bulk with volume pricing.

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Typical depths: paths 2–3 in, driveways/patios 4–6 in, drainage or backfill 12+ in.

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SKU: Road Base Category: Drainage & Base Tags: base material, crushed aggregate, drainage stone, road base

Weight2850 lb/yd³
ColorGray
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About Road Base

Engineered, dense-graded aggregate that compacts under heavy load, the structural foundation under driveways, parking lots, slabs, and walkway pavers.

Material	Road Base
Category	Construction & Base
Stone size	varies"
Weight	2850 lb/yd³
Color	Gray
Sold by	the ton

How much will you need?

One ton of Road Base covers roughly:

114 sq ftat 2" deep

76 sq ftat 3" deep

57 sq ftat 4" deep

Tons ↔ cubic yards for Road Base

1 cubic yard of Road Base weighs about 2,850 lb ≈ 1.43 tons. One ton covers roughly 0.7 cubic yards.

Cubic yards → tons	Tons → cubic yards
1 yd³ ≈ 1.43 tons	2 tons ≈ 1.4 yd³
2 yd³ ≈ 2.85 tons	5 tons ≈ 3.51 yd³
3 yd³ ≈ 4.28 tons	10 tons ≈ 7.02 yd³
5 yd³ ≈ 7.13 tons	20 tons ≈ 14.04 yd³
10 yd³ ≈ 14.25 tons

Figures are approximate: moisture and compaction change weight.

How to install Road Base

1
Strip & compact subgrade
Remove organics; proof-roll the subgrade until it tightens up.
2
Lay in lifts
Place in 4" lifts; compact each lift to 95%+ modified Proctor.
3
Moisture-condition
A light mist before compacting helps fines bind without flooding.
4
Check elevations
Final base should be smooth, dense, and within 1/4" of grade.