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A typical shovel holds about 1/2 cubic feet of soil. There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard (commonly called a "yard"). Therefore, about 54 shovelfuls in a cubic yard.
Note that the volume of a shovel will vary depending on its size and the stuff being shoveled. You can determine the volume of your shovel by experimenting with a 5-gallon pail (equal to about 5/8 of a cubic foot).
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How much does a cubic yard of topsoil weigh?
about 2700 pounds per cubic yard
How much does a yard of topsoil weigh?
The weight of a yard (a cubic yard, more accurately) of topsoil varies greatly depending upon its moisture content and how well packed it is. But figure 2000 to 2400 pounds.
Which weights more 1 cubic yard top soil or 1 ton top soil?
A cubic yard of topsoil, if compacted to get the air pockets out will weigh more than 1 tone. If the topsoil is loose, a cubic yard of it could weigh about 1 ton. A lot depends on the topsoil, and whether it has more stone dust or less in it. The more moist the topsoil is, the more likely it will weigh more than a ton.
How many yards in 400 pounds of topsoil?
A yard is a unit of length. A pound is a unit of mass. The two units are therefore incompatible.
How much one yard of topsoil will cover?
1 Cubic Yard Spread To A Depth Of 1.5" Will Cover 216 Sq. Ft Or 20 Sq Meters
