Yards To Tons Calculator

Enter the total number of cubic yards and the density in tons per cubic yard to calculate the total tons. This calculator can also determine the density or cubic yardage, given the other two variables.

Yards to Tons Calculator

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Material (optional preset) Select material (optional) Gravel (dry) Gravel (wet) Gravel (with sand) Sand (dry) Sand (wet) Topsoil Topsoil (saturated) Mulch (bark) Mulch (woodchip) Concrete Asphalt (crushed) Asphalt (liquid) Limestone (crushed) Dirt Cement (Portland) Cubic Yards Cubic Yards Cubic Feet Cubic Meters Density Tons/Cubic Yard Tons/Cubic Feet Tons/Cubic Meter Tons Short Tons Metric Tons

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Yard to Tons Formula

The following formula is used to convert yards to tons.

T = CY * D

• Where T is the total tons
• CY is the cubic yards
• D is the density (1.4 tons / cubic yard for gravel)

To calculate tons from cubic yards, multiply the cubic yardage by the material density in tons per cubic yard.

Cubic Yards to Tons Conversion Table (ρ = 1.50 short tons/yd³)

Cubic Yards (yd³)	Short Tons (US)	Metric Tons (t)
1/16	0.094	0.085
⅛	0.188	0.170
1/6	0.250	0.227
¼	0.375	0.340
⅓	0.500	0.454
⅜	0.563	0.510
½	0.750	0.680
⅝	0.938	0.850
⅔	1.000	0.907
¾	1.125	1.021
⅞	1.313	1.191
1	1.500	1.361
1¼	1.875	1.701
1⅓	2.000	1.814
1½	2.250	2.041
1¾	2.625	2.381
2	3.000	2.722
2½	3.750	3.402
3	4.500	4.082
4	6.000	5.443
* Rounded to 3 decimals. Assumes ρ = 1.50 short tons per cubic yard (typical crushed stone). Equivalents: 1 yd³ ≈ 1.50 short tons ≈ 1.361 metric tons.

Yards to Tons Definition

Yards to tons are used to define the conversion of the cubic yards or material to the tons of weight of the material using its density.

Yards to Tons Example

How to convert yards to tons?

1. First, determine the total volume.

   Calculate or measure the total cubic yards of material

2. Next, determine the density.

   Calculate the density of the material in tons per cubic yard.

3. Finally, calculate the total number of tons.

   Calculate the total weight using the equation above.

FAQ

What is a ton?

A ton is a unit of mass that is equal to 2,000 pounds of force.