Convert tons to yards or yards to tons
Convert cubic yards and US short tons using an editable material density.
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US short tons contain 2,000 lb. Bulk density is essential: one ton of different materials does not occupy the same volume.
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US short tons = cubic yards × material density (short tons per cubic yard). Cubic yards = US short tons ÷ density.
Results are estimates, not a substitute for checking on-site dimensions, local requirements, packaging labels, or supplier specifications. Cost fields do not include delivery, taxes or labor unless you incorporate them into your entered price.
Understand the calculationsKnow what is included
Volume conversions use 27 cubic feet per cubic yard. Concrete bag-yield presets come from the QUIKRETE Concrete Mix No. 1101 data sheet. Gravel bulk-density values are editable examples—not universal constants.
View sources and accuracy notesCommon questions
How many cubic yards are in one ton of gravel?
There is no single exact answer. Divide one US short ton by your gravel supplier’s bulk density in tons per cubic yard.
Are short tons the same as metric tonnes?
No. A US short ton is 2,000 lb, whereas a metric tonne is approximately 2,204.62 lb. This calculator uses US short tons only.
Can I convert cubic yards to tons?
Yes. Select “Cubic yards to tons” and enter the material quantity and its supplier-provided bulk density.
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