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do you mean cubic yards?
depends upon the rock type and how fine it is, but one reference notes that one cubic foot of gravel typically weighs about 100 pounds.
So 1 ton has 2000/100 or 20 cubic feet of gravel. A cubic yard is 3x3x3 = 27 cubic feet to the cubic yard
Answer is 20/27 or 0.74 cu yard. I'd round that to 3/4 cubic yard.
Other factors that affects the volume of gravel is the moisture content and the grading of the material. Pea gravel for instance contains all particles of a specified size, say, 1/4 inch. With most particles being the same size, the air voids in the bulk material are maximized, therefore one ton of pea graves has more volume than one ton of random size material. If you have gravel of 1/4 inch maximum size along with all sizes smaller than 1/4 inch, the air voids in the bulk material are very small because the smaller particles fill the spaces between larger particles. One ton of random size material will occupy less volume.
The other factor, moisture, causes the volume of one ton of loose placed material to increase. Therefore, one cubic yard of moist gravel will weigh less than one cubic yard of dry gravel. This trait is reverse what seems logical because of the added weight of the water. What actually occurs is the moist surfaces of the gravel particles causes them to stick together in random patterns (resulting in larger air voids) rather than sliding tightly together. The increased air in moist gravel more than offsets the increased weight of water so one cubic yard of moist loose (not compacted) gravel weighs less than one cubic yard of dry gravel. Almost all gravel sales are by weight (ton) rather than by volume because of this factor.
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How many tons of gravel in a yard.?
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How many tons of 57 gravel in 1 cubic yard?
A cubic yard of 57 gravel typically weighs around 1.4 tons or 2,800 pounds.
How many tons are in 1 yard of gravel?
One yard of gravel typically weighs between 1.5 to 2 tons, depending on the type and composition of the gravel. On average, you can estimate about 1.5 tons per yard. Therefore, for specific projects, it's important to check the density of the gravel being used for a more accurate conversion.
How much does 1 cubic yard of pea gravel weigh?
1 cubic yard = 1.3 tons
How does 1 yard of gravel weigh in pounds?
estimated to be about 1.6 tons or 3584lbs
How many tons of gravel is needed to build a road 12 ft wide 6 inches deep and 1000 feet long?
(2222/9) times (the weight of 1 cubic yard of gravel, in tons)
How much does a cubic yard of pit run gravel weigh?
It depends on the size of your gravel (the amount of air trapped between the rocks). If you have small gravel (decomposed granite) it'll weigh more - if you have larger rocks, (river rocks, etc) it'll weigh less. It usually ranges from 1.3, 1.4 to 1.8, 1.9 tons.
What is 1 yard of gravel?
A yard of gravel is the amount of gravel that will fill a container whose inside dimension is 1 yard by 1 yard by 1 yard. It's a cubic yard of gravel. The metric equivalent is .9144 meters by .9144 meters by .9144 meters.
How many yards in half a ton?
All depends on the product. 1 cubic yard of screened top soil equals 1 ton. Of screened gravel, 1 yard equals 2 tons. 3 to 6 inch rock, one yard is 1.5 tons. Crushed Limestone 1 yard equals 2 tons
How many tons of gravel can you haul in a 74 pinto?
About 1/4 ton.
How many tons of sand are in a yard of sand?
There is approximately 1. 35 tons in a cubic yard of fine sand.
How many pounds in 1 yard of gravel?
The weight of gravel can vary depending on its type and moisture content, but on average, 1 cubic yard of gravel weighs approximately 2,500 to 3,000 pounds. This means that 1 yard of gravel typically weighs around 2,700 pounds. For more precise measurements, it’s best to check the specific type of gravel being used.
