Cubic Yards to Tons Calculator
Convert cubic yards of gravel, sand, soil, stone, mulch, asphalt or concrete to tons, from a volume, an area and depth, or dimensions.
Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.
From a volume
Enter the volume and choose the material.
Show the working
- tons = cubic yards × tons per cubic yard
- 7 × 1.55 = 10.85 tons
From an area and depth
Enter the area, its depth and the material.
Show the working
- tons = cubic yards × tons per cubic yard
- 6.1728 × 1.55 = 9.5679 tons
From length, width and depth
Enter the dimensions and the material.
Show the working
- tons = cubic yards × tons per cubic yard
- 1.8519 × 1.6 = 2.963 tons
How to use it
Enter the volume and choose the material. Enter the area, its depth and the material. Enter the dimensions and the material.
Lengths can be decimals, fractions or tape entries such as 12' 6 1/2" (in feet or inches). Prices are optional.
Key facts
tons = cubic yards × tons per cubic yard (from lb/ft³: tons per cubic yard = lb/ft³ × 27 ÷ 2,000)
Densities vary
Moisture, grading and compaction change how much a cubic yard weighs, so the same material can differ by 20% or more. Ask your supplier for their figure and type it in.
Short tons
Tons here are US short tons of 2,000 lb; metric tonnes (1,000 kg) are shown too.
Questions
How much does a cubic yard of gravel weigh?
About 1.4–1.7 tons; 1.55 is used as typical.
How many tons is 10 cubic yards of dry sand?
About 14 tons at 1.4 t/yd³.
Formulas
tons = cubic yards × tons per cubic yard (from lb/ft³: tons per cubic yard = lb/ft³ × 27 ÷ 2,000)
Sources
Limitations
- Material densities are typical values (the midpoint of the commonly published range); real loads vary with moisture, grading and compaction, so check with your supplier or type in their density.
- Tank results are the geometric volume; real tanks have wall thickness and fittings.