Stone Dust weight
FHWA measured AASHTO No. 10 screenings at 115.8 lb per cubic foot loose and 146.3 lb per cubic foot dense, or 1.56 to 1.98 tons per cubic yard. Published figures run from 1.56 to 1.98 tons per cubic yard.
| Unit | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cubic foot | 115.8 lb |
| 1 cubic yard | 3,126 lb |
| 1 cubic meter | 1,855 kg |
Cubic yards to tons
| Volume | US tons | Pounds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cu yd | 1.56 | 3,126 |
| 2 cu yd | 3.13 | 6,252 |
| 3 cu yd | 4.69 | 9,378 |
| 5 cu yd | 7.81 | 15,630 |
| 10 cu yd | 15.6 | 31,260 |
Tons to cubic yards
| Weight | Cubic yards | Cubic feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tons | 0.64 | 17 |
| 2 tons | 1.28 | 35 |
| 5 tons | 3.20 | 86 |
| 10 tons | 6.40 | 173 |
| 20 tons | 12.8 | 345 |
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 stone dust weigh?
About 3,126 lb (1.56 US tons).
How many cubic yards are in a ton of stone dust?
About 0.64 cubic yards.
How much does a cubic foot of stone dust weigh?
About 116 lb.
Sources
- https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/structures/bridge/15034/003.cfm