White Marble ½"

White Marble ½" — Small-Format Bright White Stone for Walkways & Fine Detail White Marble ½" is the small-format crushed white marble for projects where ¾" feels too coarse. Same brilliant white stone, sized down for garden walkways, container top-dressing, and fine decorative detail work. Bulk delivery across Greater Boston by the cubic yard — no bags, no minimum order. At a glance Material Crushed marble, bright white Top size ½" (small-format decorative) Coverage ~100 sq ft at 3" depth Weight ~2,800 lbs/yd³ (~1.4 tons) Also known as White marble chips, small white decorative stone, white walkway gravel Sold by The cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery What it's good for Garden walkways and paths — comfortable underfoot, easy to keep level Container and pot top-dressing — bright white accent for outdoor planters Fine decorative beds where ¾" reads too coarse Drip edges and foundation perimeters for clean white contrast Memorial gardens and bright white landscape features Modern high-contrast designs against dark mulch, granite, or stone How much white marble do I need? For a 40' × 4' garden path at 3" depth, plan on about 1.5 cubic yards. For top-dressing a 4' × 8' raised bed at 1" finish depth, you'll need just 0.1 cubic yards. For a foundation drip edge 100' × 18" × 2" deep, roughly 0.9 cubic yards. Rule of thumb: 1 cubic yard covers about 100 sq ft at 3" depth. Order 10% extra for settling. How White Marble ½" compares vs. White Marble ¾" — Same material, larger size. ¾" reads more substantial for driveway accents and broad decorative beds. ½" is the more refined, foot-friendly choice for paths and detail work. vs. Riverbed ⅜" — Riverbed is smooth river-tumbled stone in earth tones. White Marble is angular crushed and pure bright white. Different vibe entirely. vs. Blue-Gray Granite ½" — 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 ½" and ¾"? Same physical material — bright white crushed marble. The ½" is smaller and more comfortable to walk on, ideal for paths, container top-dressing, and fine decorative work. The ¾" is larger and works better for driveway accents and broader decorative beds. 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? Yes — ½" chunks are smaller than ¾" and have no sharp edges. A popular choice for backyard zen gardens, stepping-stone surrounds, and patio path borders. Can I use white marble in a sandbox? Not recommended — chunks are too large for play. For sandboxes use Mason Sand instead. How much does a cubic yard weigh? About 2,800 lbs (~1.4 tons). Do you deliver in the Boston area? Yes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. $100 flat-rate, no minimum order. Same-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We run White Marble ½" across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth County daily. Pair with our White Marble ¾" for layered decorative depth, or Mason Sand as a path base underneath. Order White Marble ½" today — bright white decorative stone delivered across Greater Boston.