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How Much Does Gravel, crusher run (DGA) Weigh?

Dense-graded aggregate (also called crusher run, CR-6, or quarry process). A mix of crushed stone fines and coarse material that compacts tightly — heavier than clean stone because fines fill voids. Widely used for driveway base and sub-base.

Crusher run — also sold as CR-6 or quarry process (QP) depending on the region — is dense-graded aggregate straight off the crusher without screening out the fine material. That mix of coarse stone plus stone dust and fines is what separates it from clean, open-graded stone like #57: the fines fill the gaps between larger pieces instead of leaving air space.

That filled-in structure is why crusher run compacts into a dense, nearly solid layer under a plate compactor or roller, which makes it the go-to choice for load-bearing bases rather than decorative or drainage use. It's typically gray, dusty when dry, and noticeably denser underfoot than clean gravel.

What Gravel, crusher run (DGA) Is Used For

  • Driveway sub-base and base layers
  • Patio and shed foundation base
  • Base compaction under pavers
  • Backfill for retaining walls
  • Temporary road and site access surfacing

Weight Facts

Weight per cubic yard
2,700 lbs
Weight per cubic yard
2,700 lbs
Weight per cubic foot
100 lbs
Weight per ton (yards)
0.74 cu yd
Category
Aggregate & Gravel

How Much Gravel, crusher run (DGA) Can Each Truck Carry?

TruckPayloadSafe max (cubic yards)Full bed wt.
Ford Maverick1,500 lbs0.563,330 lbs ⚠
Honda Ridgeline1,500 lbs0.563,390 lbs ⚠
Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen)1,400 lbs0.524,190 lbs ⚠
Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen)1,500 lbs0.564,190 lbs ⚠
GMC Canyon (2nd Gen)1,400 lbs0.524,190 lbs ⚠
GMC Canyon (3rd Gen)1,450 lbs0.544,190 lbs ⚠
Ford Ranger1,560 lbs0.584,330 lbs ⚠
Nissan Frontier1,160 lbs0.434,010 lbs ⚠
Toyota Tacoma1,100 lbs0.413,440 lbs ⚠
Jeep Gladiator1,200 lbs0.443,550 lbs ⚠
Ford F-1501,525 lbs0.566,230 lbs ⚠
Chevrolet Silverado 15001,600 lbs0.597,170 lbs ⚠
GMC Sierra 15001,500 lbs0.567,170 lbs ⚠
RAM 15001,240 lbs0.466,150 lbs ⚠
Toyota Tundra1,485 lbs0.556,560 lbs ⚠
Nissan Titan1,460 lbs0.545,960 lbs ⚠
Ford F-250 Super Duty3,000 lbs1.117,850 lbs ⚠
Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW)4,000 lbs1.487,850 lbs ⚠
Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW)5,500 lbs2.047,850 lbs ⚠
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD3,200 lbs1.198,350 lbs ⚠
GMC Sierra 2500HD3,200 lbs1.198,350 lbs ⚠
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW)5,700 lbs2.118,350 lbs ⚠
GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW)5,700 lbs2.118,350 lbs ⚠
RAM 25001,950 lbs0.727,470 lbs ⚠
RAM 3500 (DRW)6,280 lbs2.337,470 lbs ⚠

⚠ = full bed weight exceeds truck payload. Safe max is by payload rating, not bed volume.

Hauling Gravel, crusher run (DGA): What to Know

Crusher run is one of the heaviest gravels here at around 2,700 lbs per cubic yard — the fines packed between the stones add real weight compared to clean, open aggregate, so a load that looks modest in the bed can still be pushing 1.35 tons per yard. That density means you'll hit a pickup's payload ceiling with fewer yards than you would with lighter stone, so double-check your truck's rating before ordering multiple yards for a driveway base.

Buying & Ordering Gravel, crusher run (DGA)

It's sold by the cubic yard or ton and is usually the cheapest structural aggregate a yard carries, since it's essentially unscreened crusher output rather than a refined product. When ordering, confirm the intended depth and compaction method with your supplier — crusher run needs to be compacted in lifts (thin layers) rather than dumped and packed all at once to reach full density.

Calculate Your Load

cubic yard

“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.

Estimated weight2,700 lbsTruck payload rating1,500 lbsLoad as % of payload180%Load as % of bed volume81%

⚠ Overloaded — 1,200 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

Quantity per trip0.50 cubic yardsWeight per trip1,350 lbs

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Gravel, crusher run (DGA) — Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between crusher run and crushed stone?
Crushed stone like #57 is screened to remove fines, leaving clean, open-graded rock that drains freely. Crusher run keeps the fines in, so it packs down dense and solid — better for structural bases, worse for drainage.
Why is crusher run heavier than other gravel per yard?
The stone dust and fine particles fill the gaps between larger stones instead of leaving air pockets, so a cubic yard of crusher run packs in more solid material than the same volume of clean, open stone.
How much does Gravel, crusher run (DGA) weigh per cubic yard?
Gravel, crusher run (DGA) weighs approximately 2,700 lbs per cubic yard. Dense-graded aggregate (also called crusher run, CR-6, or quarry process). A mix of crushed stone fines and coarse material that compacts tightly — heavier than clean stone because fines fill voids. Widely used for driveway base and sub-base.
How much Gravel, crusher run (DGA) can a half-ton truck carry?
A typical half-ton truck with a 1,500 lb payload can safely carry about 0.56 cubic yards of Gravel, crusher run (DGA).
How many cubic yards per ton of Gravel, crusher run (DGA)?
Gravel, crusher run (DGA) weighs 2,700 lbs per cubic yard, so one ton (2,000 lbs) equals approximately 0.74 cubic yards.

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