Cubic yards to tonnes
Type a value in yd³ to get it in t instantly.
12.23t
That's 5.1× as much as a pickup truck load, while a dump truck load is 1.31× more.
What it means
How much is that?
Typical loose, dry densities. Wet sand and compacted gravel can weigh 10–20 % more; ask your supplier for theirs.
The math
How to convert yd³ to t
weight = volume × bulk density: gravel 1.6 t/m³ (1.35 tons/yd³), topsoil 1.3, mulch 0.4.
Example: 10 yd³ = 12.2329 t.
Weights on this page are for gravel (1.6 t/m³). Pick another material above.
Every unit
That load in every unit
Tables
yd³ to t conversion table
| yd³ | t |
|---|---|
| 0.5 yd³ | 0.611644 t |
| 1 yd³ | 1.22329 t |
| 2 yd³ | 2.44658 t |
| 3 yd³ | 3.66986 t |
| 4 yd³ | 4.89315 t |
| 5 yd³ | 6.11644 t |
| 6 yd³ | 7.33973 t |
| 8 yd³ | 9.7863 t |
| 10 yd³ | 12.2329 t |
| 15 yd³ | 18.3493 t |
| 20 yd³ | 24.4658 t |
| 30 yd³ | 36.6986 t |
t to yd³ conversion table
| t | yd³ |
|---|---|
| 0.612 t | 0.500291 yd³ |
| 1.22 t | 0.997312 yd³ |
| 2.45 t | 2.0028 yd³ |
| 3.67 t | 3.00011 yd³ |
| 4.89 t | 3.99742 yd³ |
| 6.12 t | 5.00291 yd³ |
| 7.34 t | 6.00022 yd³ |
| 9.79 t | 8.00302 yd³ |
| 12.2 t | 9.97312 yd³ |
| 18.3 t | 14.9597 yd³ |
| 24.5 t | 20.028 yd³ |
| 36.7 t | 30.0011 yd³ |
Quick answers
Quick answers
- How many t is 1 yd³?
- 1 yd³ is 1.22329 t.
- How many t is 10 yd³?
- 10 yd³ is 12.2329 t.
The units
About these units
Cubic yards (yd³)
Volume in cubic yards.
Tonnes (t)
Metric tonnes (1,000 kg).
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