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1cy weighs approximately 1.5tons, or 3000lbs. Approximately because the moisture level of the dirt can (and will) change the weight of the disrt. The industry stadard however is 1cy weighs 1.5 tons. http://www.SuKanInc.com

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Asphalt comes in different densities, but "regular" paving asphalt weighs about 770 pounds per cubic yard. That's about 0.385 tons per cubic yard. Just off the top of my head. That's a bit more than a third of a ton per cubic yard.

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Q: How do you convert cubic yards of dry dirt to tons?
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