Crusher Run weight
Select Sand & Gravel says crusher run and road base can reach 3,000 lb (1.5 tons) per cubic yard; Gravel Shop gives about 1.2 tons. The calculator starts at 1.5 tons so the order is not short. Published figures run from 1.2 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard.
| 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 crusher run weigh?
About 3,000 lb (1.50 US tons).
How many cubic yards are in a ton of crusher run?
About 0.67 cubic yards.
How much does a cubic foot of crusher run weigh?
About 111 lb.
Sources
- https://selectsg.com/how-much-does-a-yard-of-crushed-stone-weigh/
- https://www.gravelshop.com/blog/crusher-run-what-is-it-9.asp