Gravel Weight Calculator
Pure volume↔weight conversion, no project dimensions, no cost. Enter either side — yards to tons, or tons to yards — in cubic yards/feet/meters or tons/pounds/kilograms, and pick the material for its density.
Weight per cubic yard, by material
| Material | lb per ft³ | lb per yd³ | tons per yd³ | kg per m³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel (loose, dry) | 105 | 2,835 | 1.42 | 1,680 |
| Pea gravel | 110 | 2,970 | 1.49 | 1,760 |
| Crushed stone | 106 | 2,862 | 1.43 | 1,700 |
| Crusher run / road base | 119 | 3,213 | 1.60 | 1,900 |
| Sand (dry) | 100 | 2,700 | 1.35 | 1,600 |
| #57 stone (¾", washed) | 100 | 2,700 | 1.35 | 1,600 |
These are loose, dry figures — the same ones used by every calculator on the site (managed centrally in one data file so they can't drift between pages). Compaction raises them 10–15%; water in the voids raises them further. See the weight and density guide for the full explanation of why the number moves.
Weight FAQ
How much does a cubic yard of gravel weigh?
Between roughly 2,700 and 3,200 pounds (1.35–1.6 tons) depending on the material: loose gravel about 2,840 lb, pea gravel about 2,970 lb, crusher run up to 3,200 lb. Moisture adds more. Pick the material above for its exact figure.
How much does a 5-gallon bucket of gravel weigh?
About 55–70 pounds for typical gravel — a 5-gallon bucket holds about 0.67 cubic feet. Handy for sanity-checking deliveries or estimating small amounts by hand.
Why does the same volume of gravel weigh different amounts?
Density depends on what's between the stones. Washed stone has air and water space between angular pieces; crusher run's fines fill those voids, packing more mass into the same volume. Moisture fills voids too — wet gravel is heavier gravel.