Weight and Volume Calculation for Gravel
To calculate tons for gravel, you need to know the density and volume. See the chart below for common densities. For volume, measure the area’s length, width, and depth in the same units.
- A cubic yard of gravel can weigh between 1 to 1.5 tons. The weight depends on its size and shape. The smaller and smoother the stones, the heavier the yard. On average, a cubic yard of dry gravel weighs around 1.5 tons.
- A yard measures volume while a ton measures weight. A cubic yard of gravel weighs around 2800 pounds or 1.5 tons.
Density Values and Conversion
- To get yards from tons, divide the tons by the weight. Gravel weighs 2000 pounds per ton. Divide by 2800 pounds per cubic yard to get 0.714 cubic yards per ton.
- The familiar density of 3/4 inch gravel is 1.4 tons per cubic yard. For 3/4 inch gravel: 1 ton = 0.714 cubic yards. Values vary slightly depending on the actual density.
Coverage of One Yard of Gravel
How many yards is 1 ton of gravel?
A cubic yard of gravel can weigh between 1 to 1.5 tons. The weight depends on size and shape. The smaller and smoother the stones, the heavier the yard. Gravel weighs around 1.5 tons per cubic yard on average when dry.
To get tons, you need density and volume. Densities are in the chart below. For volume, measure length, width and depth in same units.
A yard measures volume while a ton measures weight. A cubic yard of gravel weighs 2800 pounds or 1.5 tons. To get yards from tons, divide tons by weight. Gravel weighs 2000 pounds per ton. Divide by 2800 pounds per cubic yard to get 0.714 cubic yards per ton.
Density of 3/4 inch gravel is 1.4 tons per cubic yard. To get yards per ton, use: tons = cubic yards x density. For 3/4 inch gravel: 1 ton = 0.714 cubic yards. Values vary slightly depending on actual density.