How Much Gravel Can My Pickup Carry?
Gravel gets heavy fast. Enter the payload from your truck's door-jamb sticker and see how much of each material it can carry.
Enter your numbers and press Calculate.
Yards per ton of payload
| Material | Tons per cu yd | Cu yd per ton of payload |
|---|---|---|
| Gravel | 1.42 | 0.71 |
| Pea Gravel | 1.30 | 0.77 |
| Crushed Stone | 1.50 | 0.67 |
| Crusher Run | 1.50 | 0.67 |
| Sand | 1.31 | 0.76 |
| Topsoil | 1.08 | 0.93 |
| Mulch | 0.25 | 3.95 |
Payload includes the driver, passengers and anything else in the truck, so subtract them first. The bed may hold more volume than the payload allows for stone; for mulch it is usually the other way round.
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Sources
- https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/dirt-mud-densities-d_1727.html
- https://hellogravel.com/guides/2025-gravel-prices-per-ton-delivered-cost-calculator-and-regional-rates/
- https://selectsg.com/how-much-does-a-yard-of-crushed-stone-weigh/
- https://www.thecalculatorsite.com/articles/units/how-much-cubic-yard-weigh.php