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How Much Does Pea Gravel Weigh?

One cubic yard of pea gravel weighs about 2,600 lb, or 1.30 US tons. Convert any amount between weight and volume below.

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Pea Gravel weight

Hello Gravel's density table lists pea gravel at 1.3 tons per cubic yard.

UnitWeight
1 cubic foot96.3 lb
1 cubic yard2,600 lb
1 cubic meter1,543 kg

Cubic yards to tons

VolumeUS tonsPounds
1 cu yd1.302,600
2 cu yd2.605,200
3 cu yd3.907,800
5 cu yd6.5013,000
10 cu yd13.026,000

Tons to cubic yards

WeightCubic yardsCubic feet
1 tons0.7721
2 tons1.5442
5 tons3.85104
10 tons7.69208
20 tons15.4415

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 pea gravel weigh?

About 2,600 lb (1.30 US tons).

How many cubic yards are in a ton of pea gravel?

About 0.77 cubic yards.

How much does a cubic foot of pea gravel weigh?

About 96 lb.

Sources

  • https://hellogravel.com/guides/2025-gravel-prices-per-ton-delivered-cost-calculator-and-regional-rates/