Convert project dimensions into exact aggregate weight in US tons, metric tonnes, and cubic yards with material compaction factors and dump truck delivery logistics.
Specify coverage area dimensions and quarry aggregate density
Longest boundary edge
Span across the site
Finished compacted layer depth
Industry bulk density with void spaces
9.41 Metric Tonnes • 20,741 Total Pounds
220 cu ft
55.7 m²
Tandem tri-axle delivery
@ $45 / ton delivered
Homeowners and contractors estimate project trenches and pads in cubic yards, but quarries sell heavy aggregates strictly by the weighed ton. Because 1 cubic yard does not equal 1 ton (crushed gravel weighs 1.4 tons/yd³, while asphalt weighs 2.0 tons/yd³), miscalculating leads to massive budget blowouts or stranded trucks.
Loose aggregate dumped from a truck fluffs up. Once rolled with a plate compactor or vibratory roller, void spaces compress by 10% to 15%. Ordering the exact neat volume leaves projects short, requiring expensive second-trip delivery fees.
Standard tandem dump trucks max out at 10 to 14 tons due to DOT gross axle weight ratings. This calculator translates raw bulk tonnage into actionable truckload counts so you can schedule staging areas and dump schedules without demurrage fees.
Screened topsoil weighs roughly 2,200 lbs/yd³, whereas dense hot mix asphalt weighs over 4,000 lbs/yd³. Our engine includes certified bulk densities for 8 standard construction materials, eliminating guesswork across disparate jobs.
Measure length and width of the project area in feet or meters with a measuring tape or laser measure.
Enter target compacted layer depth in inches (e.g. 4" for driveway base stone, 2" for asphalt surface).
Pick gravel, crusher run, sand, topsoil, asphalt, or concrete to apply verified bulk densities.
Review total tons, cubic yards, dump truck haul trips, and total delivered material cost.
Pre-loaded densities for crushed stone, gravel, sand, asphalt, topsoil, river rock, and concrete.
Seamlessly converts between cubic yards, cubic feet, cubic meters, US short tons, and metric tonnes.
Accounts for material consolidation under roller and plate tamping to ensure true finished grades.
Translates total tonnage into exact trip counts for tandem (15 ton) and tri-axle (20 ton) dump trucks.
First, calculate volume in cubic feet: Volume (cu ft) = Length (ft) x Width (ft) x Depth (ft, which is inches / 12). Next, convert to cubic yards by dividing by 27: Cubic Yards = Volume (cu ft) / 27. Finally, multiply cubic yards by the material density in tons per yard: Total Tons = Cubic Yards x Density (tons/yd³). For typical crushed gravel (~1.4 tons/yd³), 10 cubic yards weighs approximately 14 tons.
One ton (2,000 lbs) of standard crushed stone or gravel contains approximately 0.71 to 0.74 cubic yards, assuming an average density of 2,700 to 2,800 lbs per cubic yard (1.35 to 1.4 tons/yd³). Conversely, one cubic yard of gravel weighs approximately 1.35 to 1.45 tons.
Standard tandem dump trucks typically haul 10 to 12 tons (~7 to 9 cubic yards). Larger tri-axle dump trucks carry 14 to 16 tons (~10 to 12 cubic yards), while commercial quad-axle or end-dump semi-trailers carry 20 to 24+ tons per delivery.
Loose aggregates contain air voids between rock fragments. When rolled or vibrated with heavy equipment, particles interlock and consolidate, reducing total thickness by 10% to 20%. Failing to order extra material for compaction will leave bases and subgrades under-filled.
A US Short Ton equals exactly 2,000 lbs (907.18 kg), which is standard in North American quarry sales. A Metric Tonne equals 1,000 kg (2,204.62 lbs). An Imperial Long Ton equals 2,240 lbs (1,016.05 kg). This calculator defaults to standard US short tons (2,000 lbs) with metric tonne equivalents.
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