Crusher Run
Crushed stone with fines included (also called dense-graded base), which locks tight under compaction. The workhorse base under driveways, pavers, and slabs, at about 120 lb per cubic foot compacted. Distinct from clean, washed stone used for drainage.
Where this appears in real estimates
This term isn't trivia — it's a working variable. These tools use it directly:
- crushed stone estimate tool — Crushed stone and crusher run tonnage for bases, pads and driveways.…
- paver base estimate tool — Gravel base and bedding sand tonnage for paver installations.…
- figure your gravel numbers — Gravel tonnage and cost by area and depth, with densities for loose, crushed, pea and rive…
Go deeper
- Bagged Concrete vs Ready-Mix — head-to-head decision guide
- Full Lawn Renovation — full project walkthrough
- Deck Cost in Texas — local pricing & climate
- Read the field guide on the blog — practitioner-level detail
- Related engineering article — from our licensed engineer
Reviewed: · Part of the CalculatorAsphalt Construction Glossary · Sources: see methodology & standards.