Tons to Cubic Yards Calculator
Convert tons of any material into cubic yards using the live catalog density for the product you pick. Switch direction with the arrow button to go from cubic yards to tons.
Density: 1.25 tons / cubic yard
1 cubic yard of #4 Crushed Stone (1½" – 2½") ≈ 1.25 tons.
1 ton ≈ 0.8 cubic yards.
How the conversion works
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Pick the material
Select the product you are ordering. Each material has its own density, so gravel and mulch give very different answers for the same weight.
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Enter the amount
Type the number of tons or cubic yards. The other field updates as you type.
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Read the converted amount
Tons divided by density in tons per cubic yard gives cubic yards. Cubic yards multiplied by density gives tons.
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Check the reference table
The table lists every WeGravel product with the tons per cubic yard and cubic yards per ton figure used in the conversion.
Reference
Tons / cubic yards by product
Every product in the catalog with its density-based conversion. Use this to size jobs quickly or to spot-check a supplier estimate.
Gravel & Stone
| Product | 1 cubic yard | 1 ton | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4 Crushed Stone (1½" – 2½") | ≈ 1.25 tons | ≈ 0.8 cubic yards | Ton |
| #57 Crushed Stone (¾" – 1") | ≈ 1.35 tons | ≈ 0.74 cubic yards | Ton |
| #67 Crushed Stone (¾") | ≈ 1.35 tons | ≈ 0.74 cubic yards | Ton |
| Ballast Rock | ≈ 1.3 tons | ≈ 0.77 cubic yards | Ton |
| Gabion Stone | ≈ 1.2 tons | ≈ 0.83 cubic yards | Ton |
| Pea Gravel (#89) | ≈ 1.35 tons | ≈ 0.74 cubic yards | Ton |
| Rip Rap | ≈ 1.25 tons | ≈ 0.8 cubic yards | Ton |
| Road Base (2"-fines) | ≈ 1.55 tons | ≈ 0.65 cubic yards | Ton |
| Stone Dust (Screenings) | ≈ 1.35 tons | ≈ 0.74 cubic yards | Ton |
Recycled Materials
| Product | 1 cubic yard | 1 ton | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| #57 Crushed Concrete | ≈ 1.2 tons | ≈ 0.83 cubic yards | Ton |
| Crushed Concrete Paver Base | ≈ 1.3 tons | ≈ 0.77 cubic yards | Ton |
| Crushed Concrete Road Base | ≈ 1.35 tons | ≈ 0.74 cubic yards | Ton |
| Recycled Asphalt Millings | ≈ 1.4 tons | ≈ 0.71 cubic yards | Ton |
Soils & Dirt
| Product | 1 cubic yard | 1 ton | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball Clay | ≈ 1.3 tons | ≈ 0.77 cubic yards | Ton |
| Compost | ≈ 0.6 tons | ≈ 1.67 cubic yards | Cubic Yard |
| Fill Dirt | ≈ 1.25 tons | ≈ 0.8 cubic yards | Cubic Yard |
| Garden Soil Mix | ≈ 0.85 tons | ≈ 1.18 cubic yards | Cubic Yard |
| Red Clay | ≈ 1.3 tons | ≈ 0.77 cubic yards | Ton |
| Topsoil | ≈ 1.1 tons | ≈ 0.91 cubic yards | Cubic Yard |
Sands & Screenings
| Product | 1 cubic yard | 1 ton | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Sand | ≈ 1.3 tons | ≈ 0.77 cubic yards | Ton |
| Concrete Sand | ≈ 1.35 tons | ≈ 0.74 cubic yards | Ton |
| Fill Sand | ≈ 1.3 tons | ≈ 0.77 cubic yards | Ton |
| Mason Sand | ≈ 1.3 tons | ≈ 0.77 cubic yards | Ton |
| Play Sand | ≈ 1.3 tons | ≈ 0.77 cubic yards | Ton |
Mulch & Wood
| Product | 1 cubic yard | 1 ton | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Shredded Mulch | ≈ 0.3 tons | ≈ 3.33 cubic yards | Cubic Yard |
| Brown Shredded Mulch | ≈ 0.3 tons | ≈ 3.33 cubic yards | Cubic Yard |
| Pine Bark Nuggets | ≈ 0.22 tons | ≈ 4.55 cubic yards | Cubic Yard |
| Playground Mulch (EWF) | ≈ 0.3 tons | ≈ 3.33 cubic yards | Cubic Yard |
| Red Shredded Mulch | ≈ 0.3 tons | ≈ 3.33 cubic yards | Cubic Yard |
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert tons to cubic yards?
Divide weight in tons by the material density in tons per cubic yard. For example, 10 tons of #57 limerock at 1.35 tons/cy is about 7.4 cubic yards. This calculator pulls the catalog density for the material you select.
How many cubic yards are in a ton of gravel?
Most washed gravels and crushed limestone are roughly 1.25 to 1.55 tons per cubic yard, so a ton works out to about 0.65 to 0.80 cubic yards. Use the table below for the exact figure on each WeGravel product.
How many cubic yards are in a ton of sand?
Mason sand runs about 1.30 tons per cubic yard and concrete sand about 1.35, so a ton is roughly 0.74–0.77 cubic yards. Beach and play sand are similar — densities for every sand product are listed below.
How many cubic yards are in a ton of topsoil or fill dirt?
Topsoil runs about 1.10 tons per cubic yard and screened fill dirt about 1.25, so a ton works out to roughly 0.80–0.91 cubic yards. Wet or heavy clay-rich soil weighs more per cubic yard.
Why is the answer different for each material?
Density varies with the material. Crushed stone, sand, soil, and mulch all weigh different amounts per cubic yard. The calculator uses each product’s catalog density so the answer matches what gets delivered.