#467 Stone: Size, Uses, Weight and How Many Tons

#467 stone is a crushed stone from the ASTM size chart that runs from about 1 1/2 inches down to roughly 3/16 inch (the No. 4 sieve). Unlike single sizes such as #4 or #5, it is a blend that spans a wide band, so the smaller pieces fill some of the gaps between the larger ones. That makes it a common pick for concrete, for clean stone under slabs and for subbase and drainage layers on larger jobs. A cubic yard usually weighs about 1.35 to 1.5 tons. This guide explains what the number means, how #467 compares with #4, #57 and #357, where it fits and where it does not, and how to work out how many tons to order.

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What the “467” in #467 stone means

The name comes from ASTM D448 (AASHTO M 43 is the matching highway standard). A multi-digit size is shorthand for a blend that covers the range of the single sizes in its name, here roughly sizes 4 through 7. Size No. 467 has a nominal range of 1 1/2 inches (37.5 mm) down to the No. 4 sieve (4.75 mm). The standard sets how much of a sample, by weight, may pass each screen:

Screen opening	Share passing, by weight (size No. 467)
2 inch	100%
1 1/2 inch	95 to 100%
3/4 inch	35 to 70%
3/8 inch	10 to 30%
No. 4 (about 3/16 inch)	0 to 5%

In plain terms: nothing is over 2 inches, almost everything passes 1 1/2 inches, somewhere between a third and two thirds is smaller than 3/4 inch, and very little is sand-sized. It is still a “clean” stone with almost no fines, but it is far more graded than a single size.

Not every yard sells it under that name. You may see it listed as “#467s,” “1 1/2-inch clean,” or under a state DOT size number. Those labels are not standardized, so when a plan calls for size No. 467, ask the supplier for a gradation sheet and compare it with the table above.

#467 stone vs #4, #57 and #357

On the ASTM chart a larger single number means a smaller stone, and a multi-digit number means a blend. Here is where #467 sits:

Size	Nominal range	Typical uses
#357	2 in to No. 4	Mass concrete, heavy subbase
#4	1 1/2 in to 3/4 in	Drainage beds, construction entrances
#467	1 1/2 in to No. 4	Concrete, clean stone under slabs, subbase and drainage layers
#57	1 in to No. 4	Drainage, concrete, driveway surfacing, pipe bedding
#67	3/4 in to No. 4	Concrete, slab and pipe bedding

#467 vs #4. Both top out near 1 1/2 inches. #4 stops at 3/4 inch, so it is a chunky single size with large open voids. #467 keeps going down to about 3/16 inch, so it packs tighter, sits flatter and is easier to spread and walk on, while still draining well.

#467 vs #57. These share the same bottom size. #57 tops out at about 1 inch, so it is smaller overall and easier to rake by hand. #467 has bigger pieces and is often chosen where a thicker layer or a larger top size is called for. For most homeowner drainage jobs, #57 is the more common and more widely stocked option.

#467 vs #357. #357 is the next blend up, reaching about 2 inches. It is used mostly in thick concrete pours and heavy subbase work.

Where #467 stone works well

Concrete. Ready-mix plants use blended coarse aggregate in this range for footings, slabs and thicker pours. The mix design and the project spec decide the size, not the buyer.
Clean stone under slabs. Some plans call for a layer of clean, open stone under a slab or footing as a capillary break and drainage layer. Our gravel base under a concrete slab guide covers how that layer is usually built.
Subbase and stabilization layers. On soft ground, a layer of larger graded stone is sometimes placed before the finer base course. Follow the engineer’s or DOT detail for thickness.
Drainage layers and trenches. With so few fines, it passes water readily. It is used in drainage blankets and larger trench drains. Our French drain gravel guide compares the usual choices.
Construction entrances. Larger clean stone helps knock mud off tires at site exits, though many erosion-control specs name a specific size, often bigger than #467.

Where #467 stone is the wrong choice

On its own, #467 is not a finished driveway or parking surface. With no fines to bind it, it stays loose and rolls under tires, and the bigger pieces are rough on shoes and mowers. For a driveway, build the base with a dense-graded material such as crusher run and finish with a smaller top stone. Our driveway gravel sizes by layer chart shows a typical build. It is also a poor choice for paths, patios and play areas, where smaller stone or pea gravel is easier underfoot.

How much a yard of #467 stone weighs

Because #467 is graded across a wider range than a single size, smaller pieces fill some of the voids and it weighs a little more per yard than #4 or #5. Expect roughly 1.35 to 1.5 tons per loose cubic yard, or about 2,700 to 3,000 pounds, for crushed limestone or granite. Use 1.4 tons per yard as a planning figure unless your supplier gives its own. Wet stone and denser rock weigh more on the scale. See our crushed stone weight chart for other materials.

How deep to place #467 stone

Clean stone under a slab: commonly about 4 inches, or whatever the plans call for.
Subbase or stabilization layer: often 6 to 12 inches, per the design.
Drainage trench: enough to bed and cover the pipe, often 12 inches or more of total stone depth.

These are rough starting points. Plans, a permit or an engineer’s detail always take priority.

How many tons of #467 stone to order

Measure the length and width in feet and the depth in inches. Then:

Cubic yards = length × width × depth in inches ÷ 324
Tons ≈ cubic yards × 1.4
Square feet one ton covers ≈ 230 ÷ depth in inches

Add about 10 percent for uneven subgrade, settling and spillage.

Depth	Approx. area per ton	Tons per 100 sq ft
4 inches	about 58 sq ft	about 1.7
6 inches	about 38 sq ft	about 2.6
8 inches	about 29 sq ft	about 3.5
12 inches	about 19 sq ft	about 5.2

Example: 4 inches of clean stone under a 24 by 30 foot garage slab. 24 × 30 × 4 ÷ 324 = about 8.9 cubic yards. 8.9 × 1.4 = about 12.4 tons. With 10 percent added, order about 13.5 to 14 tons.

Example: an 8-inch stabilization layer on a soft 12 by 50 foot work area. 12 × 50 × 8 ÷ 324 = about 14.8 cubic yards, or about 20.7 tons. With 10 percent added, plan on about 23 tons. That is more than one tandem load, so check our guide to tons of gravel in a dump truck before you schedule delivery.

Tips for placing it

Spread it from the truck in strips where you can; the larger pieces are heavy work to move by hand.
Keep it clean. Mud and topsoil worked into the stone clog the voids and cut drainage.
Use non-woven fabric between the stone and fine soil in drainage work so the soil cannot migrate in.
Settle it with a plate compactor or roller where the plans call for compaction, working in lifts.

Buying tips

Ask for the size by number. “Size No. 467 per ASTM D448” is clearer than “1 1/2-inch stone,” which could mean a single size.
Ask about washing. Washed stone has less dust and drains better.
Check stock. Many yards carry #57 and #4 but not #467. If a spec names #467, ask the designer before substituting.
Watch short-load fees. Small deliveries can carry an extra charge, so group materials into one trip if you can.

Questions people ask

What size is #467 stone?

ASTM size No. 467 runs from 1 1/2 inches down to the No. 4 sieve, about 3/16 inch. All of it passes a 2-inch screen, 95 to 100 percent passes 1 1/2 inches, and no more than 5 percent passes No. 4.

What is the difference between #467 and #57 stone?

Both bottom out at the No. 4 sieve, but #467 tops out near 1 1/2 inches while #57 tops out near 1 inch. #467 is the coarser stone and is used where a bigger top size or thicker layer is called for.

What is #467 stone used for?

Mostly concrete, clean stone layers under slabs and footings, subbase or stabilization layers on soft ground, and drainage layers. Plans or a state DOT spec usually name it.

How much does a yard of #467 stone weigh?

About 1.35 to 1.5 tons per loose cubic yard, or roughly 2,700 to 3,000 pounds. Use 1.4 tons per yard for planning unless the quarry gives its own figure.

Is #467 stone good for a driveway?

Only as a lower layer. It has almost no fines, so it stays loose on top. Use a dense-graded base such as crusher run and a smaller stone for the surface.

Is #467 the same as #4 stone?

No. #4 is a single size from 1 1/2 inches to 3/4 inch. #467 starts at the same top size but includes smaller stone down to about 3/16 inch, so it packs tighter.

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