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Cubic Yards To Tons

Estimate cubic yards to tons quantities with editable measurements and clear units.

Calculate your quantity

Use your measured area and the actual product specification. The result updates as you change an input.

Angular crushed gravel in a loose pile, varied real aggregate sizes
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How this estimate works

US tons = cubic yards × supplier pounds per cubic yard ÷ 2,000.

Convert volume into order unitsVolume comes from area and depth. Bags need the bag volume. Tons need the supplier density.area × depthcubic feet÷ 27cubic yards× supplier density÷ 2,000 = US tons× 27 ÷ bag size= bags
Volume comes from area and depth. Bags need the bag volume. Tons need the supplier density.

Keep length, width, depth, volume, and weight in their labeled units. A weight conversion needs the density of the exact material being ordered.

Before you order

  • Measure each nonoverlapping area or volume.
  • Record the unit printed on the supplier quote.
  • Keep any slope or exclusion notes with the measurement.

Planning estimates can differ from delivered or installed quantities.

Reference

University of Maryland Extension: Determining the area/size of a practice. Product specific rates and installation specifications take precedence over general defaults.