How many yards are in a ton of gravel?
About 0.74 to 0.78 cubic yards are in one US short ton of gravel, using the site’s generic crushed stone densities: 2,000 ÷ 100 lb/ft³ ÷ 27 = 0.741 CY compacted, and 2,000 ÷ 95 lb/ft³ ÷ 27 = 0.780 CY loose. Stone type, gradation and moisture change the weight, so confirm a density with the supplier.
How many yards fit in 1 ton of gravel, loose or compacted
Use the loose value for a stockpile or truck load and the compacted value for a finished base thickness.
| State | Density | Cubic yards per ton | Tons per cubic yard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose | 95 lb/ft³ | ≈ 0.780 | ≈ 1.28 |
| Compacted | 100 lb/ft³ | ≈ 0.741 | 1.35 |
How many cubic yards are in 20 tons of gravel?
20 tons × 2,000 = 40,000 pounds. Loose: 40,000 ÷ 95 = 421.1 cubic feet, ÷ 27 = 15.6 CY. Compacted: 40,000 ÷ 100 = 400 cubic feet, ÷ 27 = 14.8 CY.
What is 40 cubic yards in tons?
40 CY × 27 = 1,080 cubic feet. Loose: 1,080 × 95 ÷ 2,000 = 51.3 tons. Compacted: 1,080 × 100 ÷ 2,000 = 54 tons.