#78 Crushed Stone in Colorado
#78 Crushed Stone gives Colorado paths and paver work a clean, settled finish while leaving room for water to move through the stone.
- Size: About 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch
- Grading: #78, washed with little to no fines
- Type: Angular crushed stone
- Supplied as: #78 or the closest local equivalent; we confirm the exact material before delivery
From $459 for 1 ton, delivery included
Larger loads cost less per ton: 500 tons is $32,195 ($64.39 per ton). Pick any quantity below for a delivered price.
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Everything You Need to Know About #78 Crushed Stone
Size and Grading
- Size
- About 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch
- Grading
- #78, washed with little to no fines
- Type
- Angular crushed stone
- Supplied as
- #78 or the closest local equivalent; we confirm the exact material before delivery
The clean, angular chips of #78 Crushed Stone give exposed walkway edges and paver areas a tidy appearance that holds up well through changing seasons. Because it is washed and carries little to no fines, it leaves open spaces for water rather than forming a dense surface. That makes it useful where a project needs drainage without switching to rounded gravel.
Along the Front Range, clay can hold moisture during spring melt, and freeze-thaw cycling adds stress around hardscape work. Keep this material as a separate bedding layer beneath permeable pavers so it can continue to pass water as intended. It also works for drainage layers behind walls, around pipe, and below walkways or patios where a free-draining stone layer is called for.
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Material: #78 Crushed Stone
How to Measure
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
Enter the values above and we'll calculate the tonnage you need
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Not sure how much you need? The Stone Calculator has depth guides, coverage charts and worked examples for this material.
Common Uses
Permeable Paver Bedding
Use this as the bedding and joint stone in permeable paver installations, allowing water to drain through the finished surface.
Drainage Layers
Place clean chips behind retaining walls, beside foundations, or beneath walkways to keep water moving.
Pipe Bedding
These small angular stones bed drain and utility pipe evenly, supporting the pipe while limiting voids.
Walkway & Patio Base
Create a stable, draining layer beneath paths, patios, and shed pads. It spreads and compacts well.
Why Choose #78 Crushed Stone
Free Draining
With little to no fines, these washed chips let water pass through fast.
Locks in Place
Angular edges bind together more firmly than rounded gravel, helping the layer remain in position.
Easy to Spread
Small chips rake and screed easily by hand, including in confined residential areas.
One Stone, Many Jobs
Use it for base, bedding, and drainage work within one project.
Frequently Asked Questions About #78 Crushed Stone
#78 Crushed Stone delivery across Colorado
- Denver
- Colorado Springs
- Aurora
- Fort Collins
- Thornton
- Arvada
- Westminster
- Greeley
- Pueblo
- Boulder
- Longmont
- Castle Rock
