Crushed Stone weight
Hello Gravel lists crushed stone at 1.5 tons per cubic yard, and HomeGuide says one cubic yard holds 1.4 to 1.5 tons of stone.
| Unit | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cubic foot | 111.1 lb |
| 1 cubic yard | 3,000 lb |
| 1 cubic meter | 1,780 kg |
Cubic yards to tons
| Volume | US tons | Pounds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cu yd | 1.50 | 3,000 |
| 2 cu yd | 3.00 | 6,000 |
| 3 cu yd | 4.50 | 9,000 |
| 5 cu yd | 7.50 | 15,000 |
| 10 cu yd | 15.0 | 30,000 |
Tons to cubic yards
| Weight | Cubic yards | Cubic feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tons | 0.67 | 18 |
| 2 tons | 1.33 | 36 |
| 5 tons | 3.33 | 90 |
| 10 tons | 6.67 | 180 |
| 20 tons | 13.3 | 360 |
Why the weight changes
Suppliers sell by the ton or by the cubic yard, so the conversion decides how much you get. Moisture adds weight, and stone from different quarries packs differently. If your supplier gives a weight per yard, put it in the box above.
Common questions
How much does a cubic yard of crushed stone weigh?
About 3,000 lb (1.50 US tons).
How many cubic yards are in a ton of crushed stone?
About 0.67 cubic yards.
How much does a cubic foot of crushed stone weigh?
About 111 lb.
Sources
- https://hellogravel.com/guides/2025-gravel-prices-per-ton-delivered-cost-calculator-and-regional-rates/
- https://homeguide.com/costs/gravel-prices