Yards to Tons Calculator

Convert volume in cubic yards to weight in tons for various materials by entering the material type and volume.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Results

Tons: 0.00

Calculation Formula

Weight (tons) = Volume (cubic yards) × Density (tons/cubic yard)

Where:
Volume (cubic yards) is the volume of material you want to convert.
Density (tons/cubic yard) is the density of the material in tons per cubic yard.

Yards to Tons Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Yards to Tons Calculator to convert volume to weight for various materials.

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Select the type of material from the dropdown menu.
  2. Enter the volume of the material in cubic yards in the volume field.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to convert the volume to tons.
  4. The result will be displayed in the results section.

Understanding Material Density

Material density is an important factor in converting volume to weight. The density of a material determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. The calculator uses the following densities for common materials:

  • Gravel: 2.5 tons/cubic yard
  • Sand: 2.6 tons/cubic yard
  • Soil: 1.3 tons/cubic yard
  • Concrete: 2.4 tons/cubic yard
  • Ash: 0.7 tons/cubic yard

Example Calculation

For example, if you have 5 cubic yards of gravel, the calculation would be:

Weight (tons) = 5 cubic yards × 2.5 tons/cubic yard = 12.5 tons

Applications

This calculator is useful for construction projects, landscaping, and other applications where you need to estimate the weight of materials based on their volume.