#8 pea gravel
Small, rounded washed stone, about ¼–½ inch. Comfortable underfoot with a fine, finished look.
Use it for
Decorative paths, borders and areas under decks.
BUCKEYE OUTDOOR SUPPLY / CHESTERLAND, OHIO
River & Pea Gravel.
Washed river and pea gravel in three sizes for beds, paths and dry creek beds. Pickup in Cleveland; call about Chesterland pickup, or arrange delivery across Northeast Ohio.
Material photo for reference. Color and texture vary by batch.
PLAN YOUR PROJECT
Pick the stone
by its job.
- Surface and base are separate layers. Order each one for its role.
- Size changes everything. Smaller stone is easier underfoot; larger stone drains and stays put.
- Set edging and fabric first, before the stone goes down.
- Gravel is heavy. Check the weight of your order before planning a pickup load.
THREE STONES
Three stones.
Three jobs.
AT A GLANCE
River & Pea Gravel
by the numbers.
- River gravel#8 (¼–½ in.), #57 (½–1 in.), #34 (1–3 in.)
- Decorative depth2–3 inches is common
- Coverage1 cu yd covers about 108 sq ft at 3 in.
- WeightWeight varies by material and moisture. Ask the yard for the estimated weight of your order.
Common questions.
What gravel is best for a walkway?
#8 pea gravel is the usual choice for a decorative path. It is small and comfortable to walk on. Use edging to hold it in place, and put a compacted base under any path that gets daily traffic.
What is the difference between #57 and #8 gravel?
Size. #57 runs about ½ to 1 inch; #8 pea gravel runs about ¼ to ½ inch. Smaller stone is easier underfoot. Larger stone drains better and is less likely to scatter.
How much does a yard of gravel weigh?
Weight varies with the stone and moisture. Ask the yard for the estimated load weight, then compare it with your vehicle or trailer’s rated payload. Delivery is available.
How much gravel do I need?
Square feet × depth in inches ÷ 324 = cubic yards. Use the calculator for several areas. Compaction is not included, so confirm base depths with your plan.
KEEP PLANNING
Often paired with
river & pea gravel.
Most projects need more than one material. Add these to the same quote and the yard can put the whole order together.
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Limestone
#57, #8 and #9 crushed limestone, plus #304 recycled aggregate for compacted bases.
Mason Sand
Fine, tan sand for mortar mixes and projects that call for a fine sand.
Building Supplies
Concrete block, mortar, drainage pipe and paver supplies from the same yard as your bulk material.
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