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# How Many Yards in a Ton of Gravel?

One ton of typical gravel is about 0.71 cubic yards, and one cubic yard weighs about 1.4 tons. The exact number depends on the material: use the chart below, or let the calculator convert your area straight into yards and tons.

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Length (ft)Width (ft)Depth (inches)Common: 2–3″ top-up, 4″ new gravel driveway base lift.

MaterialDensity (lb/yd³)Price per ton (optional)

Material needed

1.9yd³

Tons

2.6

Coverage

200ft²

Order 5–10% extra for settling and uneven grade. Delivered loads are usually sold by the ton or by the yard, and this gives you both.

## Yards-per-ton conversion chart

| Material | Density (lb/yd³) | Yards per ton | Tons per yard |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gravel | 2,800 | 0.71 yd³ | 1.40 tons |
| Pea gravel | 2,600 | 0.77 yd³ | 1.30 tons |
| Crushed stone | 2,700 | 0.74 yd³ | 1.35 tons |
| Limestone (crushed) | 2,600 | 0.77 yd³ | 1.30 tons |
| Sand (dry) | 2,700 | 0.74 yd³ | 1.35 tons |
| Sand (wet) | 3,200 | 0.63 yd³ | 1.60 tons |

## The math, if you want to do it by hand

yards = tons × 2,000 ÷ density (lb/yd³) · tons = yards × density ÷ 2,000

One ton is 2,000 lb, and typical gravel weighs about 2,800 lb per cubic yard, so 2,000 ÷ 2,800 = 0.71 cubic yards per ton. Going the other way, 2,800 ÷ 2,000 = 1.4 tons per cubic yard. Every material has its own density — that's the whole conversion.

Starting from an area instead of a weight? The [gravel calculator](https://rebulk.com/tools/gravel-calculator) takes length, width, and depth and returns yards, tons, and cost in one shot. For other bulk materials — topsoil, mulch, asphalt millings, grain — the [cubic yards to tons converter](https://rebulk.com/tools/cubic-yards-to-tons) has the full density chart.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many yards are in a ton of gravel?

About 0.71 cubic yards. Typical gravel weighs around 2,800 lb per cubic yard, so one ton (2,000 lb) fills roughly seven-tenths of a cubic yard. Lighter pea gravel runs closer to 0.77 yards per ton.

### How many tons are in a yard of gravel?

About 1.4 tons per cubic yard for typical gravel. Pea gravel and crushed limestone run closer to 1.3 tons per yard; wet sand can reach 1.6 tons per yard.

### How do I figure tons of gravel from an area?

Multiply length × width in feet, multiply by the depth in feet (3 inches = 0.25 ft), divide by 27 for cubic yards, then multiply by about 1.4 for tons. A 20×10 ft pad at 3 inches deep is 1.9 cubic yards, or roughly 2.6 tons.

### Does wet gravel weigh more than dry?

Yes — moisture adds weight without adding useful volume. Washed or rained-on material can weigh 10–15% more per yard, which is why suppliers weigh trucks rather than estimating from volume.

### Why do suppliers sell by the ton instead of the yard?

Trucks cross a scale, so weight is what's actually measured and billed. Volume is an estimate that changes with moisture and compaction. Order by the ton and convert to yards to check coverage.

## More free tools

Gravel Calculator

Yards, tons, and cost from your area and depth.

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Gravel Cost Guide

What gravel costs per yard and per ton.

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Cubic Yards ↔ Tons Converter

Convert volume to weight for 18 bulk materials.

[Read more](https://rebulk.com/tools/cubic-yards-to-tons)

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