Tons per material for this volume
The same cubic-yard volume weighs different amounts by material.
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Cubic Yards to Tons Calculator
Convert a volume of gravel, sand, topsoil, or concrete in cubic yards to US tons and metric tonnes, using typical material densities.
Weight (US tons)
14 tons
Metric tonnes—
Pounds—
Density used—
How it works
Weight equals volume times density. Landscaping and construction materials have well-known typical densities in tons per cubic yard, so multiplying gives a reliable estimate for ordering by the ton.
US tons = cubic yards × density (tons/yd³)
1 US ton = 2000 lb = 0.907185 tonnes
1 US ton = 2000 lb = 0.907185 tonnes
Worked example
10 cubic yards of dry gravel at 1.4 tons/yd³ is 10 × 1.4 = 14 US tons (about 12.7 tonnes).
Frequently asked questions
How many tons is a cubic yard of gravel?
About 1.4 US tons, depending on moisture and stone size.
How do I convert cubic yards to tons?
Multiply by the material's tons-per-cubic-yard density.