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Tons to Cubic Yards Calculator

Convert tons of gravel, sand or soil to cubic yards.

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Results
Cubic yards
7.41 yd³
Cubic feet
200 ft³
Tons per cubic yard
1.35
Cubic metres
5.66 m³

Quick answer

Cubic yards = tons × 2000 ÷ pounds per cubic yard; most gravel runs about 2,700 lb per cubic yard, so 1 ton is roughly 0.74 yd³.

The formula

yd³ = tons × 2000 ÷ lb per yd³

Worked example

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with.

Inputs

  • Tons10 US tons
  • MaterialGravel / crushed stone

Result

  • Cubic yards7.41 yd³
  • Cubic feet200 ft³
  • Tons per cubic yard1.35
  • Cubic metres5.66 m³

How to use the Tons to Cubic Yards Calculator

  1. 1Enter the tonnage you are buying.
  2. 2Pick the material so the right density is used.
  3. 3Read the equivalent cubic yards for your order.

Frequently asked questions

How many yards is a ton of gravel?

About 0.74 cubic yards, since a cubic yard of gravel weighs roughly 2,700 lb.

Does moisture change the answer?

Yes — wet sand or soil can be 10–20% heavier, so order slightly extra when material is damp.

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