
Road Base / Crusher Run
Dense graded aggregate with fines for compacted base layers and parking pads.
Mixed stone sizes plus dusty fines that compact tightly. Planning density: 130 lb/ft3.How much road base for driveways or sub-base projects? Free calculator with instant cubic yard and ton results.
Road base (crusher run) weighs 130 lb/ft³ — the heaviest common gravel at ~1.76 tons/cubic yard. Enter your dimensions above for instant results.
Road base (also called crusher run, dense-graded aggregate, or DGA) is a mixture of crushed stone and stone dust that compacts into a very solid, stable surface. Ideal for driveways and sub-bases.
4 inches for residential driveways; 6 inches for commercial driveways and heavy equipment; 8–12 inches for road construction. Compact in layers.
Road base contains both crushed stone AND stone dust (fines). The fines fill voids and allow it to compact like concrete. Pure crushed stone lacks fines and stays looser.
Road base typically costs $10–$30 per ton — usually cheaper than other gravels because it's less processed. Delivery is typically $50–$150 extra.