yards to tons calculator
Convert cubic yards and US short tons using realistic bulk-material weights. Nothing is uploaded.
Densities are rules of thumb in US short tons per cubic yard (2,000 lb). Always confirm for your specific load.
Enter volume in cubic yards (yd³).
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Construction and landscaping quotes usually speak in cubic yards of material delivered, while scales and invoices may use US short tons (2,000 pounds). There is no single universal factor: crushed stone, sand, topsoil, and asphalt all pack to different bulk densities.
This calculator applies a simple formula: weight (tons) = volume (yd³) × tons per yd³, and the inverse for tons-to-yards. Presets are mid-range estimates for quick orders; for bidding or compliance, use your supplier’s spec sheet or a certified scale.
“Yards” in this context means cubic yards—a volume—not linear yards along a tape measure. If you only know length × width × depth in feet, divide cubic feet by 27 to get cubic yards first.
All math runs in your browser; we do not store your quantities.
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