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How Much Screened River Gravel Do I Need?
Ordering Note: Screened River Gravel is currently available in 15–20 ton delivery quantities only.
Calculator assumes Screened River Gravel covers approximately 20 cubic feet per ton. Coverage estimates may vary based on moisture content, pebble content, sand content, fine material content, placement depth, grading, settling, compaction, and site conditions.
Sales tax (varies by county) is added at checkout.
About Screened River Gravel
Screened River Gravel is a natural sand and pebble material produced during river sand processing and screening. It contains a mix of coarse sand, small river gravel, pebbles, natural fines, and occasional organic material from screening.
This material has a more natural appearance than crushed granite products and may be useful for rustic walking trails, garden paths, informal landscape areas, and general non-spec fill applications. Because it is a natural screened material, the color, texture, pebble content, sand content, and amount of fine material may vary between loads.
Screened River Gravel is not the same as #789 Stone, Crusher Run, Granite Screenings, or decorative gravel. It should not be used where a clean washed stone, compacted aggregate base, engineered material, or uniform decorative stone is required.
Common Uses in Upstate South Carolina
• Natural Walking Trails – Commonly used for rustic walking trails where a natural sand and pebble surface is preferred.
• Garden Paths – May be used for informal garden paths where mixed texture and natural color variation are acceptable.
• Rustic Landscape Areas – Used in naturalized landscape areas where a less uniform material is desired.
• General Fill – May be used for non-spec fill applications where a mixed sand and pebble material is acceptable.
• Informal Surface Areas – Sometimes used in areas where a natural, mixed gravel surface is preferred over crushed granite or washed stone.
• Non-Spec Gravel Applications – May be used for projects that do not require clean stone, engineered gradation, or structural base performance.
Coverage & Yield
Calculator Assumption: Approximately 20 cubic feet per ton.
Approximate Coverage: About 120 square feet per ton at 2 inches deep.
Approximate Coverage: About 80 square feet per ton at 3 inches deep.
Approximate Coverage: About 60 square feet per ton at 4 inches deep.
Note: Coverage estimates are approximate and may vary based on moisture content, pebble content, sand content, fine material content, placement depth, grading, settling, compaction, and site conditions.
FAQ
What is Screened River Gravel?
Screened River Gravel is a natural sand and pebble material produced during river sand processing and screening. It contains a mix of coarse sand, small river gravel, pebbles, natural fines, and occasional organic material.
Is Screened River Gravel the same as #789 Stone?
No.#789 Stone is a washed granite aggregate with a more controlled stone size. Screened River Gravel is a natural mixed river material that may contain sand, pebbles, fines, sticks, roots, and organic particles from screening.
Is Screened River Gravel the same as Crusher Run?
No. Crusher Run is a crushed granite base material containing stone and fines designed for compaction. Screened River Gravel is a natural river sand and pebble mix and should not be treated as a driveway base equivalent.
Is Screened River Gravel the same as Granite Screenings?
No. Granite Screenings are crushed granite fines produced from stone crushing. Screened River Gravel is a natural river material with sand, small pebbles, and gravel-sized particles.
Can Screened River Gravel be used for walking trails?
Yes. Screened River Gravel may be used for natural walking trails, rustic paths, and informal surface areas where a mixed sand and pebble texture is acceptable.
Can Screened River Gravel be used for garden paths?
Yes. It may be used for garden paths or natural landscape areas where a rustic, mixed material appearance is desired.
Can Screened River Gravel be used as decorative gravel?
Screened River Gravel has a natural appearance, but it is not a clean decorative gravel. It may contain fines, sand, sticks, roots, and organic material from screening. Customers wanting a cleaner decorative stone may prefer a washed stone or premium landscape stone.
Can Screened River Gravel be used for driveways?
Screened River Gravel is not recommended as a primary driveway base. Crusher Run is more commonly used when a compactable driveway base is needed. Screened River Gravel may be suitable for some informal surface areas depending on customer expectations and site conditions.
Does Screened River Gravel compact?
Screened River Gravel may settle or firm up after placement, grading, rainfall, or traffic, but it does not compact into a dense aggregate base like Crusher Run.
Will Screened River Gravel contain sticks or organic material?
Possibly. Because this is a natural screened river material, occasional sticks, roots, organic particles, and other naturally occurring material may be present.
How much does one ton cover?
One ton of Screened River Gravel covers approximately 120 square feet at 2 inches deep, 80 square feet at 3 inches deep, or 60 square feet at 4 inches deep. Coverage is approximate and may vary based on moisture content, pebble content, sand content, fine material content, placement depth, grading, settling, compaction, and site conditions.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Screened River Gravel is currently available in 15–20 ton delivery quantities only.
Where do you deliver Screened River Gravel?
Palmetto Sand & Gravel delivers Screened River Gravel throughout Spartanburg, Greenville, Cherokee, Laurens, and Union Counties in Upstate South Carolina. This material is currently available in 15–20 ton delivery quantities only.
Disclaimer
Screened River Gravel is a natural screened river material. Color, texture, moisture content, sand content, pebble content, fine material content, particle size, and material composition may vary between loads and source locations. This material may contain natural sand, small pebbles, gravel-sized particles, fines, moisture variation, occasional sticks, roots, organic particles, or other naturally occurring material from screening. Screened River Gravel is not #57 Stone, #789 Stone, Crusher Run, Granite Screenings, decorative gravel, washed stone, engineered aggregate, or specification material. It should not be expected to have the same consistency, cleanliness, or controlled gradation as clean washed stone products. Suitability for trails, paths, landscape areas, fill, surface areas, or other uses depends on customer expectations, project requirements, moisture conditions, maintenance practices, and site conditions. Coverage estimates are approximate and may vary based on moisture content, placement depth, grading, settling, compaction, pebble content, sand content, and site conditions. Quantities are approximate and subject to normal industry tolerances. Product appearance may differ from photographs shown online.
