Topsoil weight
Engineering ToolBox lists loam at 80 lb per cubic foot, about 1.08 tons per cubic yard. Wet soil weighs more.
| Unit | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cubic foot | 80.0 lb |
| 1 cubic yard | 2,160 lb |
| 1 cubic meter | 1,281 kg |
Cubic yards to tons
| Volume | US tons | Pounds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cu yd | 1.08 | 2,160 |
| 2 cu yd | 2.16 | 4,320 |
| 3 cu yd | 3.24 | 6,480 |
| 5 cu yd | 5.40 | 10,800 |
| 10 cu yd | 10.8 | 21,600 |
Tons to cubic yards
| Weight | Cubic yards | Cubic feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tons | 0.93 | 25 |
| 2 tons | 1.85 | 50 |
| 5 tons | 4.63 | 125 |
| 10 tons | 9.26 | 250 |
| 20 tons | 18.5 | 500 |
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 topsoil weigh?
About 2,160 lb (1.08 US tons).
How many cubic yards are in a ton of topsoil?
About 0.93 cubic yards.
How much does a cubic foot of topsoil weigh?
About 80 lb.
Sources
- https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/dirt-mud-densities-d_1727.html