Tonnage Calculator: Estimate Material Weight in Tons

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Select the material or choose "Custom density" to enter your own value.
Choose whether to enter length and width separately, or a known area directly.
The longer dimension of the surface to be covered.
The shorter dimension of the surface to be covered.
How thick the material layer should be.
Extra material to order to cover compaction, spillage, and uneven subgrades. 5% is typical for gravel; 10-15% for asphalt.
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Leave at 0 to skip cost estimation. Enter your supplier price per US short ton.
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Weight (metric tons)
8.82t

Total material weight including wastage allowance, in metric tons (1 t = 1,000 kg)

Weight (US short tons)9.72US ton
Volume (m3)5.25m3
Volume (yd3)6.87yd3
Density used1,680kg/m3
Estimated cost0USD
Metric tons (t)8.82
US short tons9.72
Volume (yd3)6.87

You need about 8.8 metric tons of material.

  • Your project needs 8.82 metric tons (9.72 US short tons) of gravel, covering 6.9 yd3.
  • The 5% wastage allowance adds 0.42 t to the base quantity - order at least this much to account for compaction and spillage.
  • Always confirm density with your supplier - bulk densities vary by source, moisture content, and grading.

Next stepShare these figures with your supplier or landscaper. Ask for the density specification on their delivery ticket to verify against this estimate.

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