Cubic Yards to Tons Calculator

• 5 cubic yards of Gravel (dry, loose) weighs about 6.41 short tons (12825 lb).
• That is 5.82 metric tonnes, or 5.73 long tons.
• Aggregate materials like gravel and limestone are dense. A standard dump truck carrying about 10-14 short tons typically holds 7-10 cubic yards of these materials.

Next stepIf you need to order by the ton but only know the volume, this is the weight to tell your supplier. Add 5-10% for compaction losses on projects like paving or backfill.