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)
| 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 |