White Marble 1 ½"

White Marble 1½" — Large-Format Bright White Stone for Drainage, Driveways & Bold Decorative Beds

White Marble 1½" is the large-format crushed white marble for projects where ¾" reads too fine. Same brilliant white stone, sized up for driveway accents, drainage applications, and broad high-contrast decorative work. Bulk delivery across Greater Boston by the cubic yard — no bags, no minimum order.

At a glance

What it's good for

• Driveway accents and wide decorative borders — substantial enough to hold its ground
• Dry creek beds and dry riverbed features — bright white contrast at scale
• Drainage — French drains, downspout splash zones, and low spots where larger voids move water
• Broad decorative beds where ½" and ¾" read too fine
• Erosion control on gentle slopes and along foundation lines
• Bold, high-contrast modern designs against dark mulch, granite, or stone

How much do I need?

For a 40' × 6' driveway border at 3" depth, plan on about 2.2 cubic yards. For a 20' × 3' dry creek bed feature at 4" depth, you'll need roughly 0.75 cubic yards. For a French drain trench 60' × 12" × 6" deep, roughly 1.1 cubic yards.

Rule of thumb: 1 cubic yard covers about 100 sq ft at 3" depth. With 1½" stone, plan for at least 3–4" of depth so the larger chunks seat properly — and order 10% extra for settling.

How White Marble 1½" compares

• vs. White Marble ¾": Same material, larger size. 1½" reads bolder and drains better, making it the stronger choice for driveways, dry creek beds, and drainage. ¾" is the more versatile middle size for general decorative beds.
• vs. White Marble ½": Same bright white stone at a much smaller size. ½" is refined and foot-friendly for paths and top-dressing; 1½" is the large-scale, high-impact option that isn't meant for walking on.
• vs. Blue-Gray Granite 1.5": Same gradation, different look. Granite is angular gray; marble is bright white. Pick by color preference.
• vs. Mixed-Color Granite ¾": Mixed granite is multi-tone (pink, gray, white, black). White marble is pure white. Marble wins on brightness; granite wins on visual depth.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between White Marble 1½" and ¾"?
Same physical material — bright white crushed marble. The 1½" is larger, reads bolder, and moves water better, making it ideal for driveways, dry creek beds, and drainage. The ¾" is smaller and more versatile for everyday decorative beds and borders.

Will white marble stay white?
Mostly yes. Light gray dust may accumulate over time but a quick rinse with a garden hose restores the brilliant white. Avoid placing directly under deciduous trees — leaves can stain.

Is it safe to walk on barefoot?
Not really — at 1½" the chunks are large and uneven underfoot. For walkways and paths where comfort matters, choose White Marble ½" or ¾" instead.

Can I use white marble in a sandbox?
No — these chunks are far too large for play. For sandboxes use Mason Sand instead.

Is 1½" good for drainage?
Yes — the larger stone size creates bigger voids that move water well, which is why it's a solid pick for French drains, downspout splash areas, and low, wet spots.

How much does a cubic yard weigh?
About 2,700 lbs (~1.35 tons).

Do you deliver in the Boston area?
Yes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex, Plymouth, Bristol, and Barnstable Counties. No minimum order.

Same-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver White Marble 1½" across Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, Essex, Bristol, and Barnstable County.

Pair with our White Marble ¾" for layered decorative depth, or our mason sand as a base underneath.

Order White Marble 1½" today — bold bright white decorative stone delivered across Greater Boston.

• Same-day & next-day delivery available — weekends fill fast, order early.
• Curbside or on-property drop — let us know at checkout.
• Up to 6 yds per load for dense materials (gravel, soil, rock, sand) — mulch loads carry up to 10 yds. Delivery is $100 per load within 30 miles of our Dispatch Office, plus $4 per mile beyond. No minimum order.
• Job site delivery available
• Questions? Call (617) 645-0987 or see full delivery info →