#89 Stone vs Jersey Shore Gravel: Size, Cost, and Which to Use

#89 Stone

In the ASTM C33 sieve table, #8 stone passes a 1/2-inch screen and stays on a #8 sieve (about 3/32 inch), and #9 is a step finer. #89 is a blend of the two: most of it passes a 3/8-inch screen and stays on a #16 sieve. In practice you get a clean, small, sharp stone that looks like crushed pea gravel. Some quarries sell the same product as #8, #9, or "3/8 clean."

Jersey Shore Gravel

Jersey Shore gravel is a naturally rounded, multicolored stone originating from river deposits in the northeastern United States. Its smooth texture and varied coloration make it a popular decorative gravel.

#89 Stone

• ✓ Walkways
• ✓ Patios
• ✓ Pipe bedding
• ✓ Asphalt mix
• ✓ Dog runs
• ✓ Driveway top dressing

Jersey Shore Gravel

• ✓ Landscaping
• ✓ Garden beds
• ✓ Decorative ground cover
• ✓ Walkways

#89 Stone

• + Packs firmer than pea gravel at the same size
• + Stays put inside edging
• + Wheelbarrow and stroller friendly
• + Clean, so it drains
• + Cheap at $22 to $40 per ton

• − Plain gray look
• − Sharp edges, not for bare feet
• − Too small for a driveway surface
• − Less void space than #57 for drainage

Jersey Shore Gravel

• + Attractive multicolor appearance
• + Smooth texture
• + Low maintenance

• − Does not compact
• − Can shift under foot traffic
• − Higher cost than standard gravel

#89 Stone

#89 stone is crushed stone screened to about 3/8 inch and smaller, with most pieces between 1/8 and 3/8 inch and no dust. It is angular, a blend of the #8 and #9 sieve sizes. Color follows the quarry: gray or white limestone, gray to pink granite, or dark basalt.

Jersey Shore Gravel

Typically available in 3/8" to 1.5" sizes. Colors include tan, brown, gray, and red tones.