Rip Rap Sizes Explained: R-3 Through R-8 and NY Stone Fill Classes
August 21, 2026
Rip rap is sized by class, not by the dimensions you would use to order most other aggregate. A spec sheet calls for “R-4” or
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Rip rap is sized by class, not by the dimensions you would use to order most other aggregate. A spec sheet calls for “R-4” or
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