Use sourced planning ranges to estimate how much a cubic yard of common gravel materials weighs, understand moisture and compaction caveats, and print a supplier-ready order sheet.
US tons = cubic yards × density (lb per cubic yard) ÷ 2,000
Density varies by stone size, moisture, fines, and local product. Treat these as planning figures and use your supplier’s stated conversion for a final order.
Ranges show why a supplier conversion is more reliable than a universal value. Moisture and compaction fill voids and can move the delivered weight toward the high end.
| Material | Calculator preset | Planning range | US tons / yd³ | Moisture / fines caveat | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pea / rounded gravel | 2,565 lb/yd³ | 2,500–2,950 lb/yd³ | 1.28 | Wet stone and tighter packing increase weight | Decorative paths and beds |
| Crushed stone #57 | 2,431 lb/yd³ | 2,400–2,950 lb/yd³ | 1.22 | Source rock and void ratio vary | Drainage and driveways |
| Crushed stone #411 | 2,835 lb/yd³ | 2,800–3,500 lb/yd³ | 1.42 | Fines retain moisture and compact | Compactable base layers |
| Dense graded aggregate | 3,374 lb/yd³ | 3,375–3,620 lb/yd³ compacted | 1.69 | Compacted dry density differs from loose delivery | Road and paver base |
| Bank run gravel | 3,240 lb/yd³ | 3,100–3,600 lb/yd³ | 1.62 | Sand, fines and water content vary widely | Fill and general base |
Government references describe tested aggregate or standard conversion examples, not every local quarry product. The printable sheet below is designed to capture the supplier's exact value.
Print this page or copy the fields into your quote request. Use one row for each layer or material.
This field guide uses the same unit conversions and planning densities as the BaseLayerCalc material calculators. Values are rounded for ordering comparisons, not engineering specifications.
Material density, moisture, compaction, subgrade conditions, supplier rounding, and delivery minimums vary. Confirm the final quantity and specification with your supplier or contractor.
