Cubic Yards to Tons
Cubic yards to tons depends on the material's density. A cubic yard of gravel weighs about 1.42 tons; concrete weighs about 2.025 tons; mulch weighs about 0.4 tons.
The formula
tons = yd³ × density (lb/yd³) ÷ 2000
| 1 Cubic yards (yd³) of | = Tons (US short) |
|---|---|
| Gravel (2835 lb/yd³) | 1.418 tons |
| Sand (2700 lb/yd³) | 1.35 tons |
| Concrete (4050 lb/yd³) | 2.025 tons |
| Asphalt (3240 lb/yd³) | 1.62 tons |
| Limestone (2700 lb/yd³) | 1.35 tons |
| Topsoil (2160 lb/yd³) | 1.08 tons |
| Fill dirt (2000 lb/yd³) | 1 tons |
| Mulch (800 lb/yd³) | 0.4 tons |