Rip Rap: Size, Uses, and Cost Per Ton (2026)
Also called: Armor Stone, Rip Rap Stone, Shot Rock
Rip Rap at a Glance
| Size | Large angular stones typically 6-24 inches in diameter, though some applications use stones up to 36 inches or larger. |
|---|---|
| Weight per cubic yard | 3,000 to 3,600 lbs (1.50 to 1.80 tons) |
| Cubic yards per ton | 0.56 to 0.67 |
| Cost per ton | $35 to $66 per ton |
| Cost per cubic yard | $48 to $75 per cubic yard |
| 10-ton truckload | $350 to $660 before delivery |
| Compaction | Minimal (0%). Stays loose, needs edging. |
| Drainage | Excellent. Open voids between stones, water passes straight through. |
| Best for | Shoreline protection, Stream bank stabilization, Steep slope erosion control, Culvert outlets |
| Wrong for | Driveways, Walkways, Decorative landscaping, Small residential projects |
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Find Rip Rap near meWhat Is Rip Rap?
Large, heavy, angular stones ranging from 6 to 24+ inches used primarily for erosion control. Rip rap protects shorelines, stream banks, bridge abutments, and steep slopes from water erosion. The heavy weight and interlocking shape resist displacement by flowing water and wave action.
Project guide: Drainage Gravel Guide: #57 Stone, Depth, and Tons per Foot of French Drain
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What Yards Charge for Rip Rap, October 2026
- Median per ton
- $47
- Middle half $34 to $65. 33 prices from 11 yards.
- Median per cubic yard
- $64
- Middle half $34 to $75. 23 prices from 8 yards.
Cheapest in Maine, median $30 per cubic yard. Most expensive in Missouri, median $84.
| State | Median per cubic yard | Middle half | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $30 | $24 to $37 | 9 |
| Oregon | $52 | $49 to $94 | 3 |
| Florida | $75 | $75 to $75 | 5 |
| Missouri | $84 | $74 to $132 | 3 |
From prices yards publish on their own websites, for the rip rap alone, before delivery and tax. A state is listed once it has three or more prices. Updated monthly; the next update is due November 3. Gravel prices by state.
What Rip Rap Costs in 2026
Rip Rap costs $35 to $66 per ton, or $48 to $75 per cubic yard. A 10-ton single-axle truckload runs $350 to $660 before delivery. An 18-ton tandem load runs $630 to $1,188. Delivery adds $50 to $150 within 10 to 15 miles of the supplier.
| Quantity | Material cost |
|---|---|
| 1 ton | $35 to $66 |
| 1 cubic yard | $48 to $75 |
| 10-ton single-axle load | $350 to $660 |
| 18-ton tandem load | $630 to $1,188 |
| 100 sq ft at 3 inches deep | $53 to $119 |
Extremely heavy — requires dump truck delivery. A tandem truck carries only 12-15 tons. Placement often requires an excavator or skid steer. Get quotes for delivery AND placement together.
Prices vary by region and order size. See the gravel cost per ton guide and the delivery cost guide.
How Much Rip Rap for Common Projects
Tons include 0% compaction and a 10% waste allowance. Formula: cubic yards = square feet x depth in inches / 324.
| Project | Depth | Cubic yards | Tons to order | Material cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 x 20 ft patio (200 sq ft) | 2 in | 1.2 | 2.0 to 2.4 | $70 to $158 |
| 12 x 40 ft driveway (480 sq ft) | 4 in | 5.9 | 9.8 to 11.7 | $343 to $772 |
| 3 x 50 ft walkway (150 sq ft) | 3 in | 1.4 | 2.3 to 2.7 | $81 to $178 |
Different size? Use the gravel calculator or convert with the tons to yards calculator.
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Rip Rap by City
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198 Washington St, Stoughton, Massachusetts
4180 E Illinois St, Tucson, Arizona
14880 Brighton Rd, Brighton, Colorado
30265 SE Highway 212, Boring, Oregon
4180 Moreland Ave, Conley, Georgia
999 Narragansett Trl, Buxton, Maine
939 Parker Farm Rd, Buxton, Maine
2700 28th St SW, Wyoming, Michigan
50 Maclellan Dr, Eliot, Maine
Albuquerque, New Mexico