Fill Dirt weight
Engineering ToolBox lists loose dry dirt at 76 lb per cubic foot, about 1.03 tons per cubic yard, and loose moist dirt at 78 lb.
| Unit | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cubic foot | 76.0 lb |
| 1 cubic yard | 2,052 lb |
| 1 cubic meter | 1,217 kg |
Cubic yards to tons
| Volume | US tons | Pounds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cu yd | 1.03 | 2,052 |
| 2 cu yd | 2.05 | 4,104 |
| 3 cu yd | 3.08 | 6,156 |
| 5 cu yd | 5.13 | 10,260 |
| 10 cu yd | 10.3 | 20,520 |
Tons to cubic yards
| Weight | Cubic yards | Cubic feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tons | 0.97 | 26 |
| 2 tons | 1.95 | 53 |
| 5 tons | 4.87 | 132 |
| 10 tons | 9.75 | 263 |
| 20 tons | 19.5 | 526 |
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 fill dirt weigh?
About 2,052 lb (1.03 US tons).
How many cubic yards are in a ton of fill dirt?
About 0.97 cubic yards.
How much does a cubic foot of fill dirt weigh?
About 76 lb.
Sources
- https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/dirt-mud-densities-d_1727.html