Tons to Cubic Yards

Tons to cubic yards depends on the material's density. One ton of gravel is about 0.71 yd³; one ton of concrete is about 0.49 yd³; one ton of mulch is about 2.5 yd³.

The formula

yd³ = tons × 2000 ÷ density (lb/yd³)

Tons (US short) to Cubic yards (yd³) — by material
1 Tons (US short) of= Cubic yards (yd³)
Gravel (2835 lb/yd³)0.705 yd³
Sand (2700 lb/yd³)0.741 yd³
Concrete (4050 lb/yd³)0.494 yd³
Asphalt (3240 lb/yd³)0.617 yd³
Limestone (2700 lb/yd³)0.741 yd³
Topsoil (2160 lb/yd³)0.926 yd³
Fill dirt (2000 lb/yd³)1 yd³
Mulch (800 lb/yd³)2.5 yd³

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