Tons to Cubic Yards Calculator
Convert tons to cubic yards for gravel, sand, concrete, topsoil, and dirt. Free calculator with material density presets and a conversion table.
Quick answer
Varies by material — see density table. The formula: Cubic yards = US tons ÷ Density (tons per cubic yard). For example, 7 US tons = 5 cu yd.
How to convert US tons to cu yd
The formula to convert US tons to cu yd is:
Cubic yards = US tons ÷ Density (tons per cubic yard)
Conversion factor: Varies by material — see density table
Example: 7 US tons = 5 cu yd.
US tons to cu yd conversion table
| US tons | cu yd |
|---|---|
| 1 US tons | 0.7143 |
| 5 US tons | 3.5714 |
| 10 US tons | 7.1429 |
| 25 US tons | 17.8571 |
| 50 US tons | 35.7143 |
| 100 US tons | 71.4286 |
| 250 US tons | 178.5714 |
| 500 US tons | 357.1429 |
| 1,000 US tons | 714.2857 |
Material density reference
The tons-to-cubic-yards conversion depends on material density. The default converter uses 1.4 tons/cu yd (typical gravel). For other materials, divide tons by the density below:
| Material | US tons/cu yd | Cu yd per ton |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete (solid) | 2.025 | 0.494 |
| Gravel (loose, dry) | 1.40 | 0.714 |
| Sand (loose, dry) | 1.35 | 0.741 |
| Topsoil (loose) | 1.00 | 1.000 |
| Fill dirt (compacted) | 1.25 | 0.800 |
| Mulch (bark) | 0.30 | 3.333 |
For example, 7 tons of gravel ÷ 1.4 = 5 cubic yards. But 7 tons of topsoil ÷ 1.0 = 7 cubic yards. Always confirm density with your supplier.