Cubic Yards to Tons Calculator — By Material Density

Cubic yards and material density in — tons out, with the densities that quarries actually use.

Cubic Yards to Tons Calculator

Density is the whole conversion

Yards measure volume; quarries sell weight. <strong>Crushed stone ≈ 1.4–1.5 tons/yd³, sand ≈ 1.5, topsoil ≈ 1.2, river rock ≈ 1.6, asphalt ≈ 2.0</strong>. Enter yards and the density from your supplier's spec — wet material runs heavier than the table, another reason the delivery ticket is worth reading.

FAQ

Is this calculator free to use?

Yes — every calculator on this site is free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no signup.

How accurate are the results?

The formulas are the standard ones used in the trade, accurate to fractions of an inch or pound; add a small waste margin to every order.

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