Cubic yards to US tons Converter
There is no single answer for cubic yards to US tons, because cubic yards measure volume and US tons measure weight. The answer depends on the material: 1 cubic yard of gravel is 1.416 tons. Landscape suppliers sell by the cubic yard or by the ton, so this is the conversion you need to compare quotes. Results are in US short tons (2,000 lb).
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1 cubic yard of gravel =1.416 tons
- Density used
- 1.68 g/mL
Densities are typical values. Moisture and compaction change the real weight, so allow a margin when ordering.
| Material | 1 cubic yard in US tons |
|---|---|
| Gravel | 1.416 |
| Sand (dry) | 1.348 |
| Topsoil | 1.011 |
| Crushed stone | 1.348 |
| Concrete | 2.023 |
| Asphalt | 1.955 |
| Wood mulch | 0.3371 |
| Water | 0.8428 |
The math behind it: Cubic yards to US tons
weight = volume x density
Choose a material above and the calculator applies its typical bulk density. Wet or compacted material weighs more than dry, loose material, so treat the result as an estimate.
1 cubic yard in US tons, by material
| Material | US tons (tons) |
|---|---|
| Gravel | 1.416 |
| Sand (dry) | 1.348 |
| Topsoil | 1.011 |
| Crushed stone | 1.348 |
| Concrete | 2.023 |
| Asphalt | 1.955 |
| Wood mulch | 0.3371 |
| Water | 0.8428 |
Common questions
How many US tons are in 1 cubic yard?
It depends on the material. For gravel it is 1.416 tons; for water it is 0.8428 tons. The chart above lists every material we cover.
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