How Much Does Gravel, crushed stone (#57) Weigh?
Angular crushed limestone or granite used in driveways, concrete mix, and drainage.
Crushed stone #57 is mechanically crushed limestone or granite run through a screen to land around 3/4 inch, with sharp, angular faces on every piece instead of the rounded look of river-washed gravel. That angularity is the whole point: #57 is an open-graded, clean stone size with little to no fine material mixed in, so water drains straight through it.
It's a workhorse size in construction because of that drainage behavior and because the crushing process is cheap relative to sourcing round stone. Color runs gray to tan depending on whether the source rock is limestone or granite.
What Gravel, crushed stone (#57) Is Used For
- Driveway base and surfacing
- Aggregate mixed into poured concrete
- French drains and drainage trenches
- Backfill around retaining walls and pipes
- Base layer under sheds and patios
Weight Facts
- Weight per cubic yard
- 2,410 lbs
- Weight per cubic yard
- 2,410 lbs
- Weight per cubic foot
- 89 lbs
- Weight per ton (yards)
- 0.83 cu yd
- Category
- Aggregate & Gravel
How Much Gravel, crushed stone (#57) Can Each Truck Carry?
| Truck | Payload | Safe max (cubic yards) | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 1,500 lbs | 0.62 | 2,972 lbs ⚠ |
| Honda Ridgeline | 1,500 lbs | 0.62 | 3,026 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 0.58 | 3,740 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen) | 1,500 lbs | 0.62 | 3,740 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 0.58 | 3,740 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (3rd Gen) | 1,450 lbs | 0.60 | 3,740 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford Ranger | 1,560 lbs | 0.65 | 3,865 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Frontier | 1,160 lbs | 0.48 | 3,579 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tacoma | 1,100 lbs | 0.46 | 3,071 lbs ⚠ |
| Jeep Gladiator | 1,200 lbs | 0.50 | 3,169 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-150 | 1,525 lbs | 0.63 | 5,561 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,600 lbs | 0.66 | 6,400 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 1,500 lbs | 0.62 | 6,400 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 1500 | 1,240 lbs | 0.51 | 5,489 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tundra | 1,485 lbs | 0.62 | 5,855 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Titan | 1,460 lbs | 0.61 | 5,320 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | 3,000 lbs | 1.24 | 7,007 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW) | 4,000 lbs | 1.66 | 7,007 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW) | 5,500 lbs | 2.28 | 7,007 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 1.33 | 7,453 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 1.33 | 7,453 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 2.37 | 7,453 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 2.37 | 7,453 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 2500 | 1,950 lbs | 0.81 | 6,668 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 3500 (DRW) | 6,280 lbs | 2.61 | 6,668 lbs ⚠ |
⚠ = full bed weight exceeds truck payload. Safe max is by payload rating, not bed volume.
Hauling Gravel, crushed stone (#57): What to Know
At roughly 2,410 lbs per cubic yard, #57 crushed stone is on the lighter end for gravel, but don't let that lull you into overloading — a full yard still weighs over a ton and the sharp edges concentrate that weight unevenly if it's dumped in a pile rather than spread across the bed. The angular shape also means it can wear through a thin tarp or bed liner faster than smooth stone, so check for punctures after a haul.
Buying & Ordering Gravel, crushed stone (#57)
It's typically ordered by the cubic yard for bulk delivery or by the ton for larger commercial jobs, and suppliers will usually ask whether you want limestone or granite — limestone is often cheaper and more common inland, granite tends to be harder and more available near granite quarries. Since it's open-graded with few fines, ask if you need a separate compactable base material underneath for structural applications like driveways.
Calculate Your Load
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
⚠ Overloaded — 910 lbs over capacity
This load exceeds the published payload rating and may damage the truck's suspension, frame, tires, and brakes. Reduce quantity or use a higher-rated truck.
Standard AWD EcoBoost payload. Tremor drops to ~1,140 lbs; the 2025+ Lobo off-road trim is lower still (~1,045 lbs). Check door-jamb sticker.
2 trips needed with your Ford Maverick
Gravel, crushed stone (#57) — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the '57' in #57 stone mean?
- It's a standard sieve-size designation from ASTM grading, not a brand or quality marker. #57 refers to the range of screen sizes the stone passes through, landing it around 3/4 inch on average.
- Is #57 stone good for a driveway base?
- It works but drains too freely to compact tightly on its own. Many driveways use a denser base material like crusher run underneath and reserve #57 for the top layer or drainage zones.
- How much does Gravel, crushed stone (#57) weigh per cubic yard?
- Gravel, crushed stone (#57) weighs approximately 2,410 lbs per cubic yard. Angular crushed limestone or granite used in driveways, concrete mix, and drainage.
- How much Gravel, crushed stone (#57) can a half-ton truck carry?
- A typical half-ton truck with a 1,500 lb payload can safely carry about 0.62 cubic yards of Gravel, crushed stone (#57).
- How many cubic yards per ton of Gravel, crushed stone (#57)?
- Gravel, crushed stone (#57) weighs 2,410 lbs per cubic yard, so one ton (2,000 lbs) equals approximately 0.83 cubic yards.
Related Material Weights
- Gravel, pea (washed) — 2,500 lbs/yd³
- Gravel, river rock — 2,600 lbs/yd³
- Gravel, limestone — 2,610 lbs/yd³
- Gravel, recycled concrete (RCA) — 2,410 lbs/yd³
- Gravel, crusher run (DGA) — 2,700 lbs/yd³
- Decomposed granite (DG) — 2,500 lbs/yd³
- Lava rock / scoria — 1,650 lbs/yd³
- Riprap (2"–6") — 2,650 lbs/yd³
Helpful Guides
- How Much Gravel Do You Need for a Driveway?
Calculate how many cubic yards and tons of gravel a driveway needs, how many truckloads that is, and which base and top layers to use.
- Cubic Yards, Tons, and Bags: A Material Conversion Guide
How to convert between cubic yards, tons, and bags for gravel, sand, soil, and mulch — with the density figures and formulas that make the math work.
- What Happens If You Overload Your Truck?
Overloading a pickup risks tickets, tire blowouts, brake failure, frame damage, and a voided warranty. Here is what actually happens and how to stay legal and safe.