Yards to Tons Calculator

Convert volume in yards to weight in tons for bulk materials like sand, gravel, or concrete.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Weight (tons) = Volume (yd³) × Density (lbs/yd³) / 2000

Where:
- Volume is the material volume in cubic yards
- Density is the material density in pounds per cubic yard
- 2000 is the conversion factor to convert pounds to tons

Yards to Tons Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Yards to Tons Calculator and its working principles

How to Use

  1. Enter the volume of material in cubic yards in the "Volume" field.
  2. Enter the density of the material in pounds per cubic yard in the "Material Density" field. (Common densities: Sand ≈ 110-125 lbs/yd³, Gravel ≈ 105-125 lbs/yd³, Concrete ≈ 150 lbs/yd³)
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the weight in tons.
  4. The result will be displayed in the "Weight" field.

Example

For example, if you have 3 cubic yards of sand with a density of 120 lbs/yd³:

Weight = 3 yd³ × 120 lbs/yd³ / 2000 = 0.18 tons

Applications

This calculator is useful for construction projects, landscaping, and bulk material transportation to estimate the weight of materials based on volume.