It is difficult to say exactly what the weight of the soil is, which depends on the composition; but an estimate per the related link is around 1500 pounds per cubic yard. This converts to 1 cubic yard of soil weighs 1500/2000 tons or 3/4 ton. So, a ton of soil will be approximately 4/3 or 1 1/3 cubic yards.
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To convert soil weight from tons to cubic yards, you need to know the density of the soil. The conversion formula is: cubic yards = (tons * 2000) / (density in pounds per cubic yard). Keep in mind that soil density can vary, so it's helpful to have this information for accurate conversion.
Typically, a bag of soil contains 0.5 cubic feet. To cover 1.5 cubic yards, you would need 81 bags of soil (1.5 x 27 = 40.5 cubic feet, 40.5 / 0.5 = 81).
To convert loose cubic yards to loose cubic meters, you can use the conversion factor 1 cubic yard = 0.7646 cubic meters. Multiply the number of loose cubic yards by 0.7646 to get the equivalent volume in loose cubic meters.
The total cost of 1.2 cubic yards of soil is $28.80 ($24 x 1.2 = $28.80).
The weight of soil can vary depending on its composition and moisture content. However, as a general guideline, the average weight of dry soil is approximately 75 pounds per cubic foot. Therefore, to calculate the weight of 1.5 cubic feet of soil, you can multiply the weight per cubic foot (75 pounds) by the volume (1.5 cubic feet): Weight = Volume × Weight per cubic foot Weight = 1.5 cubic feet × 75 pounds per cubic foot Weight = 112.5 pounds So, approximately 1.5 cubic feet of soil would weigh around 112.5 pounds. Keep in mind that this is an average estimation and the actual weight can vary depending on the specific characteristics of the soil.
To calculate the volume of soil needed, multiply the dimensions of the planter: 30 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft = 120 cubic feet. To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, divide by 27 (since 1 cubic yard is equal to 27 cubic feet), so you would need approximately 4.44 cubic yards of soil to fill the planter.